Abdelaziz Ibrahim in Travel
All Aboard the Languorous Train From Hanoi to Saigon
The train connecting Vietnam’s largest cities takes 35 hours. Yet even after the first time I finished the trip, I was already coming up with excuses for why I needed to do it again. For me, the journey is much more than a chance for great views and time to reflect. It’s an exploration of life itself.
Paul Christiansen in Travel
An Awe-Inspiring Bird's-Eye View of Bình Định's Chăm Towers
What if memories were not collections of chemicals and electrical impulses stored in the fleshy recesses of a mind, but physical objects made of brick and stone?
Saigoneer in Travel
Immerse in a Serene Morning at Ngã Năm Floating Market
Floating markets haven’t completely disappeared from Vietnam’s commercial landscape.
Ngọc Huynh in Travel
A Lifetime Adrift: Phu Quoc Cruise Ship Crewmen Live and Work On Board
In the days before our lives were disrupted again by the pandemic, I was fortunate enough to visit the remote beauty that is Phu Quoc and its many ivory beaches. On my trip, I also had the opportunity to meet with the crew members of a cruise ship whose lives and livelihoods have risen and fallen with the tides of this touristy haven.
Tran Duy Minh in Travel
A Day in the Life of Madame Xuân, Hoi An's 85-Year-Old Vegetable Vendor
She is not famous but has silently become a part of Hoi An’s cultural beauty for years.
Adrien Jean in Travel
With Summer Comes a Glorious Lotus Harvest Season in Hoi An
The farmers we met in these fields near Hoi An have been working their lotus farms since the end of the 1970s. The area has been a hub of lotus production in the decades since.
Morgan Ommer in Travel
Glimpses of a Tranquil Hanoi From Inside 21 Days of Hotel Quarantine
I landed at Noi Bai Airport on May 28, 2021.
Paul Christiansen and Phuong Pham in Travel
How Quy Nhon's Old Cemetery Slowly Expands up Vung Chua Mountain
You might miss it if you were driving past, but once you walk down a small hẻm off Quy Nhon’s main Tay Son Street, the massive cemetery sprawls in all directions.
Dana Filek-Gibson in Travel
Tourism Businesses Are Trying to Clean up Vietnam
The sun already threatens to sap our energy even though it’s barely mid-morning on Thanh Da Island. Devoid of the tall buildings and claustrophobic blocks found downtown, this small patch of greenery ...
Saigoneer in Travel
[Photos] Local Photographer Captures the Magic of Long Hai's Bustling Morning Port
Nguyen Hoang Phi, a photographer from the fishing town of Long Hai, has captured the bustling port under beautiful morning light in a series of vivid photos.
Saigoneer in Travel
Vietnam’s Hike in Airport Service Fees Could Prompt Airfare Increase for Travelers
Airport service fees are set to rise this October, signalling a potential increase in airfare costs for local travelers.
Saigoneer in Travel
Aviation Authorities to Blame for Vietnam-US Direct Route Delay
Travelers might have to wait until the end of this year to start flying directly from Vietnam to the US due to issues with the Southeast Asian country’s aviation authorities.
Saigoneer in Travel
[Photos] A Visit to Nghe An's Verdant Tea 'Islets'
You’ve probably heard of kayaking in between Ha Long Bay’s mesmerizing limestone rocks, now get ready for a voyage to Nghe An province’s verdant tea islets.
Saigoneer in Travel
Japan Airlines, VietJet Air Enter Strategic Partnership
Japan Airlines and VietJet Air have become strategic partners, an agreement that will allow the airlines to expand their networks and improve service.
Saigoneer in Travel
[Photos] Flycam Photographers Capture Vietnam's Mesmerizing Landscapes From Above
From lush, green tea plantations stretching towards the horizon to islets dotting the ocean blue, flycam photography captures unique angles of Vietnam's landscapes in crisp, vivid images.
Dana Filek-Gibson in Travel
Is Over-Tourism Threatening Sapa?
Heading back from So’s village, there is only one way into Sapa, and one way out.
Saigoneer in Travel
[Video] Wanderers: A Reminder of Vietnam's Intricate Beauty
After spending two months traversing the vast landscapes of Thailand, Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam, videographer Stanislas Denis documented the intimate beauty of Southeast Asia in a series of contempla...
Saigoneer in Travel
Cambodian Temple Complex Recognized as World Heritage Site
Sambor Prei Kuk, a Kompong Thom temple site that predates the Angkor period, has been acknowledged by the UN’s cultural organization as a World Heritage site.
Saigoneer in Travel
VietJet Employees at Noi Bai Take Sick Leave en Masse, Delay 11 Flights
Fifteen ground service personnel at Hanoi's Noi Bai International Airport simultaneously took sick leave on Tuesday, delaying 11 VietJet flights at the facility.
Saigoneer in Travel
Hanoi Launches Double-Decker Bus Tour for Visitors
In an effort to beef up Hanoi’s tourism sector, local authorities recently launched a city bus tour to give visitors a taste of the capital’s scenery.
Saigoneer in Travel
Jetstar Pacific to Fly Directly From Hanoi and Da Nang to Osaka This Fall
Globetrotters on a budget will soon be able to jet off from Vietnam to Japan via Jetstar Pacific's new direct routes.
Saigoneer in Travel
Hanoi's 5-Star Hotels Are Fully Booked Until Early 2018
For wealthy travelers, Hanoi seems to be the “it” destination to explore this year.
Saigoneer in Travel
[Video] Travelogue Showcases the Vibrant Beauty of Southern Vietnam
It’s so easy to fall in love with Vietnam.
Saigoneer in Travel
Construction of Son Doong Ladders Halted Over Public Concern of Damage
The installation of ladders inside Son Doong Cave has been put on hold due to public opposition.
Saigoneer in Travel
Property Developer FLC Group May Launch Airline Called 'Viet Bamboo'
FLC Group, a prominent real estate group, plans to set up a new domestic airline in Vietnam.
Saigoneer in Travel
Microsoft Vietnam to Turn Nha Trang Into Smart Tourism City
The administration of Khanh Hoa province recently signed an agreement with Microsoft Vietnam to turn Nha Trang into a smart tourism city.
Michael Tatarski in Travel
[Photos] A Peek Inside Da Lat's Abandoned Franciscan Mission
Da Lat is rightfully beloved for its cool climate, pine-scented air and verdant mountains. However, there is more to this popular Central Highlands city than just natural escapes.
Saigoneer in Travel
Vietnam Should Extend Visa Exemptions to More Countries: Tourism Association
The Vietnam Tourism Association (VTA) has proposed expanding and extending the country's visa exemption program in order to attract more tourists.
