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?
Kit Humphrey in Travel
The Poetry of Everyday Life in Central Vietnam's Coastal Towns
Traveling south through central Vietnam by train can bring you to the familiar or the obscure: the Disney-fication of Hội An, the peaceful bays of Quy Nhơn, or the thrill of derelict spaces in Huế.
A Tribute to the Incredibly Eye-Catching, Organic Signage of Sa Đéc
Signs are like voices.
Lee Starnes in Travel
[Photos] Down From the Mountains: Da Lat to Nha Trang by Motorbike
The winding northern route which snakes between Da Lat and Nha Trang is full of pine forests, mountain jungles and coastal plains.
ASEAN Nations Mull Joint Visa to Boost Tourism
Tourists visiting Southeast Asia will be able to move freely among ASEAN member countries if talks over a single visa policy prove fruitful.
Vietnam Renews Visa Waivers for Europeans
In an effort to boost Vietnam’s tourism industry, the government has extended a visa exemption program for citizens from five European countries for another year.
[Video] French Travel Program Showcases Southern Vietnam
In a recently aired episode of French travel show Echappées Belles, Vietnam takes center stage.
[Photos] 57 New Caves Discovered in Quang Binh
A team of international experts has uncovered a slew of new caves in Vietnam, adding to the country’s already impressive subterranean collection.
[Photos] Vietnam's 'Human Tsunami' Has Hit This Thanh Hoa Beach
In the wake of a 40-degree heatwave, northern residents are flocking to Thanh Hoa province's Sam Son Beach by the thousands.
[Video] Drone Captures Enormity of Vietnam's Largest Buddhist Pagoda
Home to sprawling pagodas and incredible natural scenery, northern Vietnam's Ninh Binh now makes regular appearances on travelers' itineraries, often for its most famous attraction, Tam Coc.
[Video] Adventure Cyclist Takes on Vietnam’s Hinterlands
While Vietnam is often billed as a cultural and culinary destination, the country also boasts its fair share of adventure sports.
North-South Train Service to Resume This Month After Bridge Collapse
Repairs to a railway bridge that was severed in March are wrapping up, and Vietnam's north-south service is expected to resume later this month.
[Video] 30 Days in Vietnam
In the abundance of Vietnam travel videos available online, there are a few surprises. Take, for instance, this entrancing clip featuring outtakes from an instant noodle commercial or the tear-je...
[Video] Co To: Vietnam's Best-Kept Island Secret
Three hours from northern Vietnam's Cai Rong Port, Co To Island is one of the few island attractions which remains a mystery to most Vietnamese travelers.
New Caves Open to Tourists at Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park
Tourism officials in Quang Binh province have opened two new caves in Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park to visitors.
Lee Starnes in Travel
Saved by Street Art: Penang's New Lease on Life
Of the 1,031 UNESCO World Heritage Sites across the planet, Penang manages to stand apart from its peers.
Vietnam Through an Upbeat Lens
Vietnam has spawned no shortage of travel videos over the last few years. From adrenaline-pumping motorbike adventures to bird's eye views of the country, these pieces have highlighted Vietnam's ...
Thailand Decides to Close Popular Island Being Trampled by Tourists
Thailand has decided to close one of its popular tourist islands, citing environmental and conservation concerns.
VietJet to Buy 100 Boeing Aircraft for $11.3bn
On the sidelines of American president Barack Obama’s visit to Vietnam, major aircraft manufacturer Boeing has secured a major business deal with the country's leading budget carrier.
5 Great Routes for Your Next Saigon – Hanoi Road Trip
Sometimes it seems like travel blogger Vietnam Coracle spends more time on Vietnam’s roads than a strung out truck driver. As such, we thought it wise to present his latest road trip guide that offers...
Passport Index Ranks Vietnamese Passports 157 Out of 199
Depending upon where a person – and their passport – are from, certain citizens of the world have greater access to foreign countries than others.
[Video] Flashy New Million-Dollar Boats Begin Saigon – Vung Tau Service
As the age of inferno-inducing hydrofoils draws to a close in Saigon, one local transport company is putting three brand new catamarans into operation between Saigon and the coastal city of Vung Tau.
Air New Zealand, Turkish Airlines to Fly Directly to Vietnam
Beginning in June, there will be direct flights from both Turkey and New Zealand to Vietnam.
