Grave Sweeping Before Tết: One Early Morning

Tet in Vietnam

There are only two days left until Tết Nguyên Đán. On Sunday morning, I woke up earlier than usual. The air was still cool. The city was quiet, almost sleepy. I cycled for about an hour, the wind brushing past my face, my heartbeat steady and calm after a busy week. When I got home, […]

The Cozy Comfort of Rain and the Joy of Tet

It’s raining outside. The kind of soft, steady rain that creates a peaceful rhythm, the sound of which fills the room and adds a sense of coziness to everything around me. There’s something magical about sitting inside, warm and safe, while the world outside is transformed by rain. It’s a feeling that has always comforted […]