Chris Humphrey in Travel
'Living Hanoi' Series by Joseph Gobin Delves Into the Capital's Eccentricities
Is there a photographic format more suitable for capturing Hanoi's abundantly complex and alluring culture than the crystalline clarity of medium format film?
Insights, Polished History Lessons Await in Hanoi's Massive, Brutalist Military Museum
When I pitched a review of Hanoi’s massive new Vietnam Military History Museum to the Saigoneer editorial staff, I expected to find the museum somewhat boring. After all, although I am a historian, I am not really that interested in military stuff, and I’d been to the original location on Điện Biên Phủ Street several times — how could this new museum improve on the old one? What could this new museum say that the old one didn’t? What could I learn here that I haven’t already learned at Saigon’s War Remnants Museum and Hồ Chí Minh Campaign Museum, at Điện Biên Phủ’s war museum, at Hải Phòng’s naval museum, and at the countless other shrines to Vietnamese martial prowess across the country? Quite a lot, it turns out.
Paul Christiansen in Travel
Ruminate on Our Natural Legacies While Surrounded by Cây Sao at Ao Bà Om
I never pass up an opportunity to reflect on chò nâu and its dipterocarp relative, cây sao. The massive trees that gracefu...
Paul Christiansen in Travel
Art, Flowers Bloom at Huế’s Hidden Museum, Lebadang Memory Space
People often think that art is distant and difficult to appreciate, but a garden is different; everyone knows how to admire a flower.
Live Music, Sports, Art and Activities Fill District VUI with Summer Fun
Vietnam’s south-central coast is blessed with warm sunshine, cool waves, and relaxed vibes all year round, creating a perpetual vacation atmosphere. With school breaks and summer holidays, there is no better time to explore the tropical regions at the nexus of forest and sea.
Brian Letwin in Travel
The Quiet Calm of Hiding From the Heat Under Phan Rang's Grapevines
The punishing mid-day sun dictates the pace of life in the corridor between Phan Rang and Cam Ranh, where locals escape to their living rooms or hammocks, and tourists seek the cooling breeze of the beach, seafood restaurants or resort pools. Perhaps one of the most underrated ways to take refuge from the heat is to duck into one of the nearby grape vineyards where winding vines create a natural oasis.
Paul Christiansen in Travel
The Curious Case of Quy Hoà Leprosy Colony's Park of Busts
A delightfully bizarre place, Quy Nhơn’s Quy Hoà leprosy colony deserves exploration in full , but clustered in a grove of...
Oliver Newman in Saigoneer Getaways
On Japan’s Shonan Coastline, a Wintry Vista of Mount Fuji
It was my first trip to Zushi Beach and the sun was beginning to set.
Quang Binh Resumes Son Doong Ladder Project, Launches New Tour in 2018
Tour company Oxalis has finally received the nod from the local government to resume the installation of a ladder that would allow tourists to traverse Vietnam’s world-famous Son Doong cave from the b...
You Can Fly Directly From Phu Quoc to Bangkok Starting This October
Visitors to Vietnam’s southern tourism island can start adding Bangkok to their itinerary soon.
Vietnam Aims to Attract 1m Visitors From Japan by 2018: Official
Vietnam’s tourism administration is turning to Japan as the next important partner in the industry.
[Video] Sleek Travelogue Highlights Thrilling Side of Ha Long Bay and Hanoi
This sleek, well-edited travelogue by filmmaker Alex Schiller will take you on a thrilling ride around Ha Long Bay and Hanoi.
VietJet Will Fly to Phnom Penh From Saigon Starting This November
It seems that VietJet is ramping up its regional services as the company has been announcing new flight routes every month.
Vietnam Is Asia's Fastest-Growing Travel Destination in 2017 So Far: UN Report
A recent study by the United Nations shows that during the first four months of 2017, Vietnam was the fast growing travel destination in Asia.
The Gradual Decline of Mekong Delta's Floating Markets
The traditional floating markets of the Mekong Delta are being threatened by the rapid rise of the region’s economy and infrastructure.
Saigon Needs Proper Ports to Attract More Cruise Ships: Tour Agencies
Tour agencies in Saigon are calling for the municipal administration to construct more ports in the city to accommodate large cruise ships.
[Video] This Majestic Montage of Vietnam's Landscapes Might Make You Weep
Just the right amount of moving music and majestic shots of nature to make your day better.
Phu Quoc Restaurant Stirs Controversy With 'No Lying on Beach' Sign
A restaurant on Phu Quoc caused quite a stir online over the weekend thanks to its bizarre sign forbidding tourists from lying on the beach.
[Photos] These Striking Drone Shots of Vietnam From Above Will Take Your Breath Away
A collection of drone photos submitted for a recent competition highlights Vietnam's stunning beauty from above.
VietJet Now Offers Direct Flights From Hanoi to Yangon
After Jakarta, VietJet has added another Southeast Asian destination to its regional service.
Tourists Will Soon Be Able to Ride Steam Locomotives From Hue to Da Nang
Train travel in central Vietnam is about to get more nostalgic.
[Photos] Towering Brick Kilns in Vinh Long Form Mesmerizing 'Red Kingdom'
In the Mekong Delta, ancient clay deposits give rise to robust communities of terracotta roof tile and brick makers.
[Photos] On the Early Morning Trail in Da Lat, Romance and Halcyon in the Mist
Vietnam is a country that rises early. Before the sun comes up, you’ll find street vendors hauling out their wares, elderly people exercising in the park and kids shuffling off to school.
VietJet to Launch Saigon-Jakarta Route This December
Traveling to the Indonesian capital from Saigon will be cheaper in the near future.
[Video] Stunning Travelogue Showcases the Poetic Intimacy of Hanoi
For newcomers to the city, Hanoi seems like a complete sensory overload.
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 ...
[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.
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.
