Tom's Notes

Áo Dài – The Soul, the Style, the Story

From the gentle folds that embrace the silhouette to the hand-embroidered patterns echoing history, the Ao Dai is a symphony of tradition and modernity —…

April 18, 2025

The Soul of Vietnam
Saigon’s Hidden Gem: History, Architecture, and Culture

Discover Ho Chi Minh City Museum – a historic gem in District 1 showcasing French-Vietnamese architecture and over 45,000 artifacts reflecting Saigon’s rich cultural heritage.

March 16, 2025

The Soul of Vietnam
Sắc Son Việt Nam: A Dialogue Between Heritage and Modernity

The áo dài isn’t just a dress — it’s a portrait of the Vietnamese woman’s soul: soft and elegant, yet fierce and proud. To wear…

March 10, 2025

The Soul of Vietnam
The Woven Soul of Darahoa: A Journey into the Heart of Vietnam’s Handloom Culture

Explore Darahoa, a hidden village in Vietnam’s Central Highlands where ancient handloom weaving lives on through natural materials, indigenous artistry, and cultural storytelling

February 20, 2025

The Soul of Vietnam
Timeless Elegance: The Architectural Splendor of Ho Chi Minh City Hall

Step inside a timeless icon of Saigon — where French colonial elegance meets Vietnamese heritage. The Ho Chi Minh City Hall isn’t just a building;…

February 20, 2025

The Soul of Vietnam
Notre-Dame Cathedral of Saigon: A Timeless Icon of Faith and Architecture

Discover the timeless charm of Saigon’s Notre-Dame Cathedral — a masterpiece of French colonial architecture and spiritual grace. Nestled in the heart of the city,…

September 2, 2024

The Soul of Vietnam

Sac Son Vietnam: A Dialogue Between Heritage and Modernity

The áo dài isn’t just a dress — it’s a portrait of the Vietnamese woman’s soul: soft and elegant, yet fierce and proud. To wear it is to wear a legacy, a living story of roots and identity…

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The Soul of Vietnam is a storytelling series celebrating the country’s rich heritage, timeless traditions, and inspiring people. Through intimate portraits and cultural reflections, it invites readers to explore Vietnam’s identity—where past and present, soul and spirit, come together in a tapestry of beauty and meaning.

THE SOUL OF VIETNAM

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One Cup, One Story is a gentle journey into everyday moments, where each cup of coffee holds a story worth telling. From quiet reflections to shared memories, this series captures the warmth, depth, and humanity found in life’s simplest rituals — one sip, one story at a time.

ONE CUP, ONE STORY

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Handcrafted Lives tells the intimate stories of artisans whose hands shape heritage. Through craft, devotion, and quiet resilience, each life reveals a deeper narrative of tradition, identity, and artistry. This series honors those who preserve Vietnam’s soul — one creation, one generation, one story at a time.

SIMPLICITY IS BEAUTY