Stories That Bring Us Closer to Home
Weekly reflections on Vietnamese culture, identity, travel, traditions, and the stories that connect us across generations and borders.
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Home Doesn't End at the Border
What began as a conversation with BỐ MẸ ƠI founder Thuy Linh Mai became a journey into the history of the Vietnamese community in the Czech Republic. From the Chrastava Children to a new generation of artists, filmmakers, and community builders, discover how identity, family, and belonging continue to evolve far from home.
Why Many Vietnamese in the Diaspora Feel Disconnected From Their Roots
Why do so many members of the Vietnamese diaspora feel disconnected from their roots, even when Vietnam has always been part of their story?
Drawing on historical context, psychological research, migration studies, and personal reflection, this editorial explores how war, displacement, language loss, bicultural identity, and intergenerational trauma have shaped the experiences of overseas Vietnamese around the world. More importantly, it examines why a growing number are now reconnecting with their heritage and discovering that belonging is not about being "Vietnamese enough," but about understanding the journey that brought them here.
Why We Created a Vietnam Heritage Tour for the Vietnamese Diaspora
Why create another tour in Vietnam when thousands already exist?
Because for many of us in the diaspora, we weren't looking for another itinerary. We were looking for connection. To culture. To community. To stories that felt familiar. To parts of ourselves we didn't fully understand.
This is the story behind why we created our Heritage Experiences and what happens when travel becomes something more than sightseeing.
A Conversation About Home, Identity, and Belonging with Our Host: Jason Phúc Hữu Nguyễn
What does it mean to belong?
For Jason Nguyen, it's a question that has shaped much of his life and work. Born in Vietnam and raised in the United States, he has spent years creating spaces for conversations around identity, culture, family, and community through his projects Nguyễn Dynasty and Ngã Ba. This November, he joins Third Culture Vietnam as the host of our Heritage Tour, inviting others to explore the stories, memories, and connections that continue to shape who we are.
Reverse Migration Deep Dive: Coming Home, and What It Really Means
More and more members of the Vietnamese diaspora are returning to Vietnam, not as tourists, but in search of something deeper. For some, it is a chance to reconnect with family and culture. For others, it is an opportunity to understand a place they have only known through stories. This deep dive explores the emotional, cultural, and personal realities of reverse migration, and what it truly means to come home.