How Colonial Steamship Transport Transformed into Casual River Cruises in Southeast Asia
The relaxed, historic-looking river cruise ships emblazoned with the Pandaw name that you may witness meandering up rivers in Burma, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos and even India have a much stranger backstory than you’d suspect.
All Aboard the Languorous 35-Hour 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.
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In Thổ Hà Village, Rice Paper Spills Onto the Streets and Wraps Around Daily Life
A few hours after sunrise in the small village of Thổ Hà, Bắc Giang Province, alleyways morph into picturesque tunnels of drying rice paper, while ladies toast crackers over fire in the streets.
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Watching the Sunset From Lai Châu's Fansipan, the Roof of Indochina
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.
Family-Friendly Summer Vacations Made Easy at Crowne Plaza Phu Quoc Starbay
The ripening of sweet jackfruit, mangosteen and mangos; hammocks swinging gently in patches of cool shade; and evenings that stretch on with the comfort of knowing there is no alarm clock waiting the next morning: summer arrives as opportunity. When school holidays begin, families scramble to adjust schedules and secure care and activities, creating the potential to carve out some time for a vacation to savor fresh air, explore thrills, and simply bond as a family in a beautiful destination.
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For the Freshest Fish of the Day, Head to Hội An's Coast Before Sunrise
The alarm goes off at 3am. By 3:30am, scooters laden with empty crates and baskets are already moving through the dark lanes and sandy passages towards Hội An's coast. Long before the old town wakes, the beaches along the shore are coming alive with engines, head torches, waves, and fishermen preparing to return to land. Thankfully, coffee is readily available almost anywhere.
In Saigon's Bửu 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.
A Special 'Doraemon' Episode Taking Place in Vietnam Will Be Released in May
After decades of watching Doraemon and his close friend groups adventure to all sorts of strange lands from the deepest trenches on Earth to fantastical planets, fans of the beloved cat robot in Vietnam will finally see our country in the cartoon series.
[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.
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[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.
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[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.
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[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...
VNA Plans to Establish More Routes to the US, China, Australia, Europe This Year
2018 will see a boom in Vietnam’s aviation industry.
Vietnam Welcomes Record Number of Foreign Tourists in 2017: GSO
Last year was a good year for Vietnam's tourism industry.
[Video] Fly Across the Length of Vietnam in Filmmaker Thang Soi's Latest Short Film
Thang Soi’s short film Vietnam - Dream of Unity (Non Song Mot Dai) opens with a panoramic view of nacreous clouds reflected atop an idyllic expanse of flooded rice fields.
