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.
Kit Humphrey in Travel
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.
Pete Walls in Travel
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.
Pete Walls in Travel
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.
ACV Proposes Moving 90% of Saigon's Overseas Flights to Long Thành
The Airports Corporation of Vietnam (ACV) has proposed plans to transfer flight operations in Hồ Chí Minh City from Tân Sơ...
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.
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.
