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.
Paul Christiansen in Saigoneer Getaways
Waterfalls, Langur, Oysters and Abandoned Colonial Villas: A Lăng Cô Getaway
What lies between Đà Nẵng and Huế?
Just 50km From Hanoi, Đường Lâm Village Is a Charming Historical Relic
If one were to strike out west from Hanoi and follow the Red River for some 50 kilometers, there they will find Đường Lâm Village — a quintessence of rural Vietnam.
Paul Christiansen in Saigoneer Getaways
Cát Tiên National Park Is the Perfect Cure for the Festering Wounds of Chronic Urban Life
What’s new? What’s trendy? What haven’t I explored? Such questions often dictate our travel plans, but sometimes, we’d be better off asking the opposite: What’s old? What’s impervious to being in style? Where have I been before and loved?
Mũi Né Among Top 10 Trending Travel Destinations Globally in 2026, Booking Says
Travel site Booking.com dubbed Mũi Né “one of 2026’s trending travel spots,” reflective of the international attention and domestic emphasis the beach city is currently receiving.
An Ode to Vũng Tàu, Saigon's Unwavering Summer Crush
I recently took a trip to Vũng Tàu after a long summer of cultural research, which had me traveling up and down Vietnam. It had been seven years since I’d been back to the homeland, and 19 since I’d last seen the beaches of Vũng Tàu, when I was only 16. It felt like returning to a high school crush, and it made me think of the words of Trần Thiện Thanh, who once wrote, “Nhớ lúc xa xưa mười sáu trăng tròn…” I won’t say I wasn’t looking for something familiar, poetic, and possibly even as sappy.
Paul Christiansen in Travel
In Hội An’s Pottery Museum, Mini Clay Landmarks Hold Unexpected Memories
When preparing to visit Hội An’s Thanh Hà Pottery Museum, I didn’t anticipate an opportunity to reminisce. I hadn’t been to the museum dedicated to the region’s pottery traditions before, so how could it illicit fond memories?
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...
VNA to Launch Direct Hanoi-Sydney Flights This March
Fans of Vietnam Airlines will be pleased to find out the air carrier has launched a direct route between Hanoi and Sydney.
[Video] Timelapse Captures Vietnam's Beauty, North to South
Timelapse fans rejoice, as yet another stunning Vietnam travel video highlights the country's best sights and captures the bustle of urban Vietnam.
Phong Nha’s Top Caving Tour Company May Cancel 2 Routes After Unexpected Fee Increase
Oxalis, Phong Nha’s leading cave tour operator, has announced it may stop running excursions to both Nuoc Nut and Va grottos in Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park due to an unexpected management fee incr...
Vietnam Launches Electronic Visa Program for 40 Nationalities
Starting this February, citizens from select countries will be able to apply for their Vietnam visas via an online portal.
Michael Tatarski in Travel
[Photos] Saigoneer Getaways: Outdoor Adventures Abound on Cat Ba Island
Our smooth ride down the Hanoi-Hai Phong expressway comes to an abrupt end when our bus lurches into Dinh Vu Port, a hopelessly run-down facility beyond the huge factories of the city’s industrial par...
Vietnam Eyes $35bn in Tourism Revenue by 2020
Vietnam is aiming to rake in US$35 billion in revenue from the tourism industry in 2020.
Jetstar Holds Massive Ticket Sale to Celebrate Australia-Vietnam Direct Flights
As Vietnam’s aviation market heats up, Saigoneers are not the only beneficiaries of a steady stream of additional routes and cheap flights. Case in point: earlier this afternoon (at 12 noon to be exac...
Quang Binh Officials Deny Plans for Son Doong Cable Car
After a petition against the construction of a cable to Son Doong, the world's largest cave, went viral earlier this week, provincial officials in Quang Binh have denied rumors that such a constructio...
