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...
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.
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....
Dana Filek-Gibson in Travel
[Video] A Mesmerizing Timelapse of Mui Ne From Above
It’s safe to say that Rufus Blackwell has a soft spot for Vietnam.
Officials Ban Kayaking in Ha Long Bay
Starting this Saturday, kayaks will no longer be permitted in Ha Long Bay.
[Video] Vietnam Airlines’ Latest Promotional Video Is Lit
Vietnam's airline game is fierce these days. Competition among local carriers is cutthroat, with Vietnam Airlines and VietJet locked in an ongoing battle to become the country’s top domestic carrier a...
UK Warns Citizens of Adventure Travel Risks in Vietnam
After several recent accidents involving Brits in Vietnam, the UK government is warning its citizens about the risks associated with adventure trips in the Southeast Asian country.
Michael Tatarski in Travel
Saigoneer Getaways: Vietnam’s Subterranean Wonders
The dense, untouched forests of Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park in Quang Binh province hide some of the world’s greatest underground geological formations. Beneath the park’s stunning limestone mounta...
Speedboats to Con Dao Will Begin This June
Starting this June, high-speed boats to Con Dao will be available from the Mekong Delta’s Soc Trang province.
Hoi An Tour Outfit Offers Kayaking Excursion With Trash Cleanup
Environmentally conscious travelers can now add river cleanups to their tourist to-do list in Hoi An.
Vietnam Image Makes Final Round of Smithsonian Photo Contest
A Vietnamese photographer’s work is among the finalists of the Smithsonian’s 14th annual Photo Contest.
Ha Long Bay Disposes of 2 Tons of Rubbish Per Day: Official
In order to keep Ha Long Bay relatively clean for tourists, local authorities in Quang Ninh province are currently struggling to deal with the massive amount of rubbish found in the bay on a daily bas...
Vietnam Tourism Board Mulls Hotel Surcharge for Foreigners
In the future, hotel stays in Vietnam may be slightly more expensive for foreigners.
Vietnamese Travel Firm Debuts Luxury King Kong Tour
Ahead of the forthcoming blockbuster Kong: Skull Island, a local travel company is capitalizing on Vietnam's prominent role in the movie by introducing a luxury tour of its filming locations.
Vietnam and Australia Begin Work and Holiday Visa Agreement
Australia and Vietnam have begun a reciprocal work and holiday visa arrangement.
Lee Starnes in Travel
Saigoneer Getaways: Exploring the Izakayas of Japan
“I always liked side-paths, little dark back-alleys behind the main road,” Dostoyevsky writes in his 1879 novel, The Brothers Karamazov. “There one finds adventures and surprises, and precious metal i...
Hue's Imperial City to Open at Night in April
Tourists who are fond of Hue’s Imperial City but tired of central Vietnam’s scorching heat will be glad to learn that they can soon visit the tourist attraction at night.
Saigon-Vung Tau Hydrofoil Service Reboots With Flashy New Fleet
Last December, many Saigoneers were saddened to hear that city authorities asked two long-time hydrofoil service operators to cease their business. However, according to a new announcement by the loca...
