Dear readers,
We meet again on the first week of March.
After a series on holiday rip-offs over the last two weeks, we continued to receive more suggestions on how to avoid hassles during vacation. John Russack, an American who has lived in Vietnam for three years, shared some tips on how to enjoy a pleasant journey. They include mingling with locals, doing advanced research before a trip, and saying no to vendors’ offers.
“Living or traveling in Vietnam is a unique experience duplicated nowhere else on earth. Armed with some common sense and a little bit of research, we are now ready to successfully navigate all the joys this colorful country has to offer,” concluded John.
One of the joys that Vietnam has to offer to visitors is the novelty and variety of its cuisine. However, it is not the promotion of rustic Vietnamese dishes to foreigners but how to make them more eye-catching and flavorful to the foreigners’ taste buds is a concern of several chefs.
One of them is Duong Huy Khai, who aspires to give a twist to Vietnamese original dishes, elevating them to a higher level as he introduces them to foreign diners. The chef gives an example of Pho, or noodle soup, which initially had no herbs or vegetables. However, when introduced to the south, sprouts, coriander, and basil were added, bringing color to a bowl of pho. It later became one of Vietnam’s most famous dishes to the world.
Khai is pursuing his dream of promoting his homeland’s cuisine.
“I want foreigners to see Vietnamese cuisine as high class and erase their concept of the country: that there is only war, flooding and poverty,” shared Khai.
Another person who is also passionate about his career is Dr Mark L. Siefring, who is working at Stamford Skin and Medical Centre. On the occasion of National Physician’s Day on Monday, we had the American doctor talk about his job, where he sees himself as a medical detective who tries to find clues about the illness from his patient’s lifestyle, on the basis of which he will give consultations.
Mark learned to put aside his American mindset and get used to Vietnamese culture when it comes to communicating with patients and their families on serious diseases.Besides, he has had tremendously positive experiences with Vietnamese patients, such as receiving fruits and sweets from them as an expression of gratitude, having patients who shake his hand with two hands or hug him and invite him to their hometown.
“I believe the future is bright for the advancement of Health Care Services in Vietnam when good nurses and good doctors are trained and educated well, and become motivated and caring health care providers. I believe that if we all work hand in hand we will achieve better and better patient care in Vietnam,” Mark expressed his expectation for the future.
In another story, Thanh Son, an official who has worked for 20 years in a company, found his passion for the job rekindled after attending a meeting where the usual monologue by a speaker was replaced by a chance to talk about his problems at work to a deputy minister.
“That day, I was sad because I hadn’t had a chance to read the news or surf the net during the meeting. However, I also felt an indescribable joy, a hope that after 20 year working in a company: my small idea was heard and listened to by a big boss,” he shared
The first half of the year is always packed with special occasions and celebrations in Vietnam. Next week, we have the Women’s Day to honor all beautiful females in the world. What surprises do you have in store for the special women in your life? All writings and images about your beloved mother, caring sister or lovely girlfriend can be sent to expat@tuoitre.com.vn
Have a fabulous weekend everyone!
We meet again on the first week of March.
After a series on holiday rip-offs over the last two weeks, we continued to receive more suggestions on how to avoid hassles during vacation. John Russack, an American who has lived in Vietnam for three years, shared some tips on how to enjoy a pleasant journey. They include mingling with locals, doing advanced research before a trip, and saying no to vendors’ offers.
“Living or traveling in Vietnam is a unique experience duplicated nowhere else on earth. Armed with some common sense and a little bit of research, we are now ready to successfully navigate all the joys this colorful country has to offer,” concluded John.
One of the joys that Vietnam has to offer to visitors is the novelty and variety of its cuisine. However, it is not the promotion of rustic Vietnamese dishes to foreigners but how to make them more eye-catching and flavorful to the foreigners’ taste buds is a concern of several chefs.
One of them is Duong Huy Khai, who aspires to give a twist to Vietnamese original dishes, elevating them to a higher level as he introduces them to foreign diners. The chef gives an example of Pho, or noodle soup, which initially had no herbs or vegetables. However, when introduced to the south, sprouts, coriander, and basil were added, bringing color to a bowl of pho. It later became one of Vietnam’s most famous dishes to the world.
Khai is pursuing his dream of promoting his homeland’s cuisine.
“I want foreigners to see Vietnamese cuisine as high class and erase their concept of the country: that there is only war, flooding and poverty,” shared Khai.
Another person who is also passionate about his career is Dr Mark L. Siefring, who is working at Stamford Skin and Medical Centre. On the occasion of National Physician’s Day on Monday, we had the American doctor talk about his job, where he sees himself as a medical detective who tries to find clues about the illness from his patient’s lifestyle, on the basis of which he will give consultations.
Mark learned to put aside his American mindset and get used to Vietnamese culture when it comes to communicating with patients and their families on serious diseases.Besides, he has had tremendously positive experiences with Vietnamese patients, such as receiving fruits and sweets from them as an expression of gratitude, having patients who shake his hand with two hands or hug him and invite him to their hometown.
“I believe the future is bright for the advancement of Health Care Services in Vietnam when good nurses and good doctors are trained and educated well, and become motivated and caring health care providers. I believe that if we all work hand in hand we will achieve better and better patient care in Vietnam,” Mark expressed his expectation for the future.
In another story, Thanh Son, an official who has worked for 20 years in a company, found his passion for the job rekindled after attending a meeting where the usual monologue by a speaker was replaced by a chance to talk about his problems at work to a deputy minister.
“That day, I was sad because I hadn’t had a chance to read the news or surf the net during the meeting. However, I also felt an indescribable joy, a hope that after 20 year working in a company: my small idea was heard and listened to by a big boss,” he shared
The first half of the year is always packed with special occasions and celebrations in Vietnam. Next week, we have the Women’s Day to honor all beautiful females in the world. What surprises do you have in store for the special women in your life? All writings and images about your beloved mother, caring sister or lovely girlfriend can be sent to expat@tuoitre.com.vn
Have a fabulous weekend everyone!
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