Vietnam, Rewound: How Gen Z Is Travelling Back in Time

Across Vietnam, a new kind of tourism is emerging. It’s not driven by the search for the newest or flashiest, but by something more emotional: a longing for the past. From retro cafés in Đà Lạt to memory-themed exhibitions that blend old photos, handwritten letters, and vintage soundtracks, nostalgia is no longer just a feeling. It’s a cultural lens, a design language, and for many young people, a reason to travel.