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.
Tourists Generate Up to 3 Times More Plastic Waste Than Locals, UNDP Finds
A recent report by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) warns that plastic waste pollution poses increasing pro...
Paul Christiansen in Travel
'Chuyện Của Pao' Turned a Historic H'Mông Home in Hà Giang Into a Tourist Attraction
The photos don’t do it justice. That’s what you’ll often hear from people who visit Hà Giang to cruise its famed highway loop.
Paul Christiansen in Travel
From Dark to Dawn, an Early Morning at Hội An's Duy Hải Fish Market
At 3am, Hội An’s streets resemble dog-gnawed pork bones, licked clean of all scent and viscera. No light, no noise, no movement. But that’s the time you must venture out to witness the Duy Hải Fish Market in action.
The Year of the Horse Gallops into The Grand Ho Tram
Inspired by the spirit of the horse, The Grand Ho Tram encourages you to have a year of success, confidence, and new horizons. Traditional Tết performances and activities alongside special feasts and opportunities for revelry will usher in a year of remarkable achievements and memorable moments.
Vietnam Welcomes 21m Tourists in 2025, Highest-Ever Figure in History
Last year marked an impressive year for tourism in Vietnam. A record number of 21.17 million international tourists visite...
Hanoi's Proposal to Stop Train Service Might Spell the End of 'Train Street'
Hanoi’s infamous train street might be going away if a new municipal plan becomes a reality.
Pete Walls in Travel
At Kon Tum's Đăk Đrinh Lake, Life Slows to a Therapeutic Pace
Đăk Đrinh Lake lies in the northern reaches of Kon Tum, where the hills rise in slow, deliberate waves and the pace of life is set by the land. The Ca Dong ethnic communities remain here, maintaining their language, stilt houses, and routines that have shaped this corner of the highlands for generations.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
[Video] Travelogue Showcases the Vibrant Beauty of Southern Vietnam
It’s so easy to fall in love with Vietnam.
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.
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.
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.
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.
VietJet Air to Launch Direct Hanoi-Yangon Route in August
Globetrotting Hanoians might be happy to hear that budget carrier VietJet Air is launching a direct Hanoi-Yangon route.
Vietnam Welcomes 1 Million Foreign Tourists for 4th Straight Month
Vietnam welcomed over one million foreign visitors in April, marking the fourth consecutive month with tourist arrivals in the millions.
Hanoi-Sapa Train Cars Receive Major Upgrades
In an effort to attract more tourists, the Hanoi Railway Transport Company recently carried out a thorough upgrade on its current Hanoi-Sapa route.
[Video] Breathing Vietnam: A Visual Diary of Vietnam
When it comes to travel videos about Vietnam, at this point it might seem that we’ve seen everything, from breathtaking drone footage to extreme close-ups of the country’s street food bounty.
Quang Binh Moves Ahead With Son Doong Cable Car Plan
The government of Quang Binh province is proceeding with plans to build a cable car system inside Son Doong Cave, the world's largest.
[Video] A Bird's-Eye View of Vietnam's Natural Landscape
It’s not often that you can see Vietnam in all its snowy glory.
Vietnamese Trekker Earns Spot on Coveted Polar Expedition
Vietnamese athletes continue their foray into cold weather sports as local trekker Hoang Le Giang was selected to conquer the North Pole with a 300-kilometer sled trip this month.
AirAsia to Launch Vietnamese Budget Airline in 2018
One month after VietJet made its debut on the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange, regional budget carrier AirAsia has announced its intention to expand to Vietnam, launching a new airline with the help o...
Michael Tatarski in Travel
Looking Ahead While Remembering the Past: Cu Lac’s Bomb Crater Bar
The village of Cu Lac in central Vietnam is a postcard image of rural life. Water buffaloes and cattle graze among low-slung houses, and verdant rice paddies stretch to the nearby Ho Chi Minh Highway....
