There are no landmarks, no monuments to pose in front of, no local delicacy to sample, no mountains to climb, no spectacular view to gaze wonderstruck at, and no souvenirs to hunt for. Fuel for the day: A village elder heads home with her firewood collection  

A hot summer afternoon is not a rarity in Ho Chi Minh City, and garden cafes are plentiful as well. But this particular summer afternoon, we were in for a very special experience. A corner of Minh Tran Garden (Photo: SGGP)

An annual tradition known as the fisherman’s Tet has legendary implications for their safety and prosperity.