An Ode to Vũng Tàu, Saigon's Unwavering Summer Crush
I recently took a trip to Vũng Tàu after a long summer of cultural research, which had me traveling up and down Vietnam. It had been seven years since I’d been back to the homeland, and 19 since I’d last seen the beaches of Vũng Tàu, when I was only 16. It felt like returning to a high school crush, and it made me think of the words of Trần Thiện Thanh, who once wrote, “Nhớ lúc xa xưa mười sáu trăng tròn…” I won’t say I wasn’t looking for something familiar, poetic, and possibly even as sappy.
Paul Christiansen in Travel
In Hội An’s Pottery Museum, Mini Clay Landmarks Hold Unexpected Memories
When preparing to visit Hội An’s Thanh Hà Pottery Museum, I didn’t anticipate an opportunity to reminisce. I hadn’t been to the museum dedicated to the region’s pottery traditions before, so how could it illicit fond memories?
Kit Humphrey in Travel
The Poetry of Everyday Life in Central Vietnam's Coastal Towns
Traveling south through central Vietnam by train can bring you to the familiar or the obscure: the Disney-fication of Hội An, the peaceful bays of Quy Nhơn, or the thrill of derelict spaces in Huế.
A Tribute to the Incredibly Eye-Catching, Organic Signage of Sa Đéc
Signs are like voices.
Linh Phạm in Travel
On a Walking Tour, Mulling Over the Glorious Past and Odious Present of Tô Lịch River
We began our journey in front of a bank where the street Trần Nhật Duật turned into Chợ Gạo.
Tuyết Nhi in Travel
Visit a 160-Year-Old Chapel Inside Saigon's Historic St. Joseph's Seminary
Hidden within the compound of the Saigon St. Joseph’s Seminary is a historic chapel that has withstood the test of time.
Tà Năng, One of Vietnam’s Most Beautiful Trails and Best-Kept Secrets
Whether we choose to participate or not, most of us are fascinated by Vietnam’s motorbike culture.
Khôi Phạm in Travel
Bask in the Morning Sun in the Green Heart of Huế Along the Hương River
As tourists, it's in our built-in compass to seek out novelties and excitements, if anything, to remind us that our daily humdrum is not everything, and there exists a world out there with multitudes to explore.
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.
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.
Hanoi Makes TripAdvisor's List of Top 15 Global Destinations
On a new list of the world's top 15 destinations created by TripAdvisor, Hanoi ranks number 12.
[Photos] Exploring Hanoi's Eerie 'Skeleton Cave'
Halfway between Hanoi and Ba Vi National Park lies Thay Pagoda, a Buddhist temple technically within the city limits. It’s a beautiful building in its own right, but what’s more fascinating is Ca...
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.
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...
[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.
VietJet Will Open Flight Route to Brisbane, Australia in 2019
This move follows the launch of flights to India.
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...
Hôtel des Arts: Where Stays Are Curated like Artwork
For Hôtel des Arts Saigon, art is more than just a trendy word to include in their motto. It navigates every aspect of a guest’s experiences. From architecture to performances, dining, and service, th...
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.
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...
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.
Michael Tatarski in Travel
[Photos] A Pre-Tet Trip to Sa Dec, the Mekong Delta's Flower Capital
Sa Dec, a small Mekong Delta city four hours away from Saigon, turns into a vibrant flower kingdom in the weeks leading up to Tet.
Quang Binh Plans to Build World’s Longest Zip Line Over Cave Kingdom
The 3.5-kilometer-long zip line will be part of a large tourism service complex in Phong Nha–Ke Bang National Park, which is home to world-famous Son Doong cave.
Muji's First Hotel in China Is Where Your Minimalist Dream Comes True
Popular Japanese minimalist homeware brand Muji opened its first hotel on January 18th in Shenzhen, China.
[Video] The Beauty of Vietnam Seen With Fresh Eyes
Claire Imler’s new video Vietnam lets viewers experience what it's like to see the country for the first time: from grass brooms swishing warm rain across a tile floor; charcoal flames caressing ...
Amid Tourism Boom, Hoi An Places Stricter Regulations on Homestays
Hoi An Town authorities have issued new regulations requiring all homestays be operated by residents who are not married to foreigners.
Michael Tatarski in Travel
[Photos] Hue's Abandoned Waterpark Is a Post-Apocalyptic Beauty
Just south of Hue sits the Ho Thuy Tien Waterpark. Once a sign of aspirational middle-class family entertainment, it now sits abandoned, creating an eerie, graffiti-splashed destination in its own rig...
