SAILING THROUGH TIME AT HA LONG BAY’S FLOATING VILLAGES: VIETNAM’S AQUATIC LEGACY

Ha Long Bay, Vietnam’s emerald jewel, is famed for its limestone karsts, but its floating villages—like Cửa Vạn—offer a rare glimpse into a centuries-old way of life. Unlike typical cruise stops, these waterborne communities, home to 1,000 fisherfolk, thrive on wooden rafts amid UNESCO-protected waters. Residents fish, trade, and raise