Nhi Phạm in Travel
The Vietnamese Filmmaker Turning Travelogues Into Cinematic Spectacles
Kop Dinh is a professional travel videographer whose YouTube channel has become a trusted online platform among young viewers thanks to carefully crafted videos showcasing Vietnam’s famed places of interest. The channel is also a great place for aspiring videographers to learn more about the trade thanks to its guides on filmmaking techniques and video editing, as well as equipment recommendation for both amateurs and pros.
Paul Christiansen in Travel
Notes From the Hiking Trail to Catch the Morning Sun in Quy Nhon
Do you prefer a view of the beach or mountains?
Saigoneer in Travel
Exploring the Green Oases Hidden Inside D5's Old Apartment Buildings
Spare some time one slow afternoon for a stroll around District 5’s old apartments, and one might discover many interesting things — it could be a hidden residential area amidst a labyrinthine hẻm, the architectural beauty behind moss-covered buildings, or some mini hanging gardens spanning the open, sun-drenched hallways for all to see.
Adrien Jean in Travel
On the Gentle Train Ride in a Myanmar From Another Era
Since the shocking coup d’état in Myanmar on February 1 and the detention of Aung San Suu Kyi, the world has watched helplessly while the military junta brutally cracks down on peaceful protesters trying to resist the coup.
Saigoneer in Travel
[Photos] The Incredibly Eye-Catching, Organic Signage of Sa Đéc
Signs are like voices.
Saigoneer in Travel
[Photos] A Stroll Through Eclectic Chợ Lớn
Until fairly recently, Chợ Lớn was its own city, long inhabited by người Hoa who carved out an economic hub along the banks of the Saigon River over 200 years ago.
Peter Walls in Travel
[Photos] Watching the Sunset From Fansipan, the Roof of Vietnam
Conquering Mount Fansipan’s 3,147 meters was once a feat reserved for those willing to take on the potential multi-day hike from Sapa to the summit and back.
Michael Tatarski in Travel
An Eye-Opening Mushroom Farm in Da Lat for Budding Mycologists
It could be argued that mushrooms are among nature's strangest creations.
Raffie Malec in Travel
[Photos] In Saigon's Buu Long Pagoda, a Meditative Escape and Pan-Southeast Asian Architecture
It all started with a sparkle on the horizon, a beam of solar brilliance bouncing off a garish metallic surface.
Saigoneer in Travel
[Photos] A Visit to Binh Thuan's 'Forgotten Land' Where Sand Comes to Life
Forgotten Land, a new sculptured sand park in Binh Thuan Province, may be perfect for tourists who like sand, but aren't a fan of the ocean.
Saigoneer in Travel
Hoi An Puts Immediate Stop to Proposed Cable Car Project Near Ancient Town
Vietnam’s unhealthy obsession with cable cars needs to stop.
Saigoneer in Travel
[Photos] The Infinite Greenness of Ca Mau Cape Biosphere Reserve From Above
Ca Mau Cape was recognized as a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve in 2009.
Saigoneer in Travel
[Video] An Aerial Tour of Vietnam Through the Ultra-Definition of 4K
With the rise in popularity and drop in price of drones, gorgeous aerial footage is not hard to come by in recent months.
Alberto Prieto in Travel
[Photos] Saigoneer Getaways: Ha Giang's Mighty Loop
I’ve spent seven years in Vietnam and traveled from south to north on many occasions, but I have never seen a place as charming as Ha Giang Province.
Michael Tatarski in Travel
Saigoneer Getaways: Vietnam's Best 'Secret' Beach Destination
When it comes to tourism in Vietnam, it's hard not to be depressed by the frequent news of ruinous cable cars and mega-resorts, often accompanied by bulldozed natural areas.
Ashley Corbett in Travel
Nepal’s Annapurna Circuit: A Beautiful Trek Amidst Change
In through your nose, out through your mouth. You can do this. In through your nose, aaaaand out through your mouth. I keep reminding myself how to breathe.
Lee Starnes in Travel
[Photos] The Rugged Beauty of Indonesia's Komodo National Park
Most people think of dragons when they hear about Komodo. While the world's largest lizards are one reason to journey to this remote corner of the world, the rugged vistas and incredible biodiver...
Saigoneer in Travel
Vietnam Is Getting a New Budget Airline, Bamboo Airways, This Year
The new FLC Group-owned airline will begin operations in Vietnam by the end of the year.
Saigoneer in Travel
Vietnam Should Extend Visa Exemptions to Australia, Canada, Among Others: Tourism Association
To increase tourism, the HCMC Tourism Association has proposed visitors from more nations be allowed to enter the country without a visa.
Saigoneer in Travel
The Sapa-Fansipan Mountain Railway Is Officially in Operation
Whether you're excited about it or not, the mountain railway is finally here after 18 months of construction.
Khoi Pham in Travel
[Video] Under Muted Tones, Vietnam's Northern Landmarks Are No Less Striking
For those of us who are stuck working behind a desk all day, at times watching beautifully put together travel features might be our only reprieve from the humdrum of daily routines.
Mervin Lee in Travel
In Bangkok's Sunday Market 'Baan Yuan,' Flavors of Vietnam Abound
A stroll down the start of Soi Samsen 13 was utterly uninteresting at the beginning: it first appeared to be a typical Thai soi (alley) filled with SUVs and shuttered shops on a typical Sunday morning...
Kate Tipler in Travel
[Photos] Kahtein Festival: The Joy of Giving in Myanmar’s Shan State
Nestled in the luscious green hills of Myanmar's Shan State and peppered with Buddhist temples, the sleepy town of Hsipaw is perhaps not the most obvious location for a bustling street party.
Saigoneer in Travel
VietJet Will Open Flight Route to Brisbane, Australia in 2019
This move follows the launch of flights to India.
Peter Ford in Travel
A Pilgrimage to the Grave of Vo Thi Sau on Con Dao Island
“Every time they had a chance to go by the grave, they would put a stone on it, burn an incense stick or stick a flower they had picked up from the roadside on the grave to show their respect and ador...
Saigoneer in Travel
Hoi An Establishes Curfew, Noise Limit to Curtail Rowdy Nightlife
Local authorities are fed up with the rowdy nightlife that's invaded downtown Hoi An.
Peter Ford in Travel
Saigoneer Getaways: Indulging Your Inner Castaway on Con Dao
Knowing the time of the tides is important here. The shallow waters around the 16 islands which make up the Con Dao Archipelago some 240 kilometers south of Saigon make for impressive golden beaches a...
Saigoneer in Travel
Every Holiday Season, Da Lat Chokes Under Tourism Pressures
It would take from three to five years for the problem to get worse, according to the director of the Da Lat Department of Construction.
