Paul Christiansen in Travel
Ruminate on Our Natural Legacies While Surrounded by Cây Sao at Ao Bà Om
I never pass up an opportunity to reflect on chò nâu and its dipterocarp relative, cây sao. The massive trees that gracefu...
Paul Christiansen in Travel
Art, Flowers Bloom at Huế’s Hidden Museum, Lebadang Memory Space
People often think that art is distant and difficult to appreciate, but a garden is different; everyone knows how to admire a flower.
Live Music, Sports, Art and Activities Fill District VUI with Summer Fun
Vietnam’s south-central coast is blessed with warm sunshine, cool waves, and relaxed vibes all year round, creating a perpetual vacation atmosphere. With school breaks and summer holidays, there is no better time to explore the tropical regions at the nexus of forest and sea.
Brian Letwin in Travel
The Quiet Calm of Hiding From the Heat Under Phan Rang's Grapevines
The punishing mid-day sun dictates the pace of life in the corridor between Phan Rang and Cam Ranh, where locals escape to their living rooms or hammocks, and tourists seek the cooling breeze of the beach, seafood restaurants or resort pools. Perhaps one of the most underrated ways to take refuge from the heat is to duck into one of the nearby grape vineyards where winding vines create a natural oasis.
Paul Christiansen in Travel
The Curious Case of Quy Hoà Leprosy Colony's Park of Busts
A delightfully bizarre place, Quy Nhơn’s Quy Hoà leprosy colony deserves exploration in full , but clustered in a grove of...
On Japan’s Shonan Coastline, a Wintry Vista of Mount Fuji
It was my first trip to Zushi Beach and the sun was beginning to set.
Finding Solace in the Placid Water of Trị An Lake as a City Dweller
I took a deep breath, realizing that I was suspended in the midpoint of everything, above the calm, glassy surface of Trị An Lake and beneath the vast, enveloping azure sky that blanketed Mã Đà forest.
In Gò Vấp, a 'Floating Temple' Stands the Test of Time and River Currents
On an isle amid the Vàm Thuật river in Gò Vấp District, Phù Châu Temple, colloquially known among locals as the “floating temple,” has welcomed religious practitioners looking for a serene quarter in fast-paced Hồ Chí Minh City for over three centuries.
Japan's Newest Trains Will Be See-Through
Japan: home of yogurt Pepsi, sushi nail art and middle-aged men in schoolgirl uniforms. While much of the island nation's culture can be described as eccentric, Japan is also responsible for many...
[Video] Take a Trip to One of Saigon's Greener Districts
Saigon is not exactly what you'd call a natural paradise. While the city is surrounded by rivers, its landscape is far more a concrete jungle than an actual one.
[Photos] Saigoneer Getaways: A Laid-Back Morning in the Delta
While Can Tho has grown exponentially in population over the last 40 years, the capital of western Vietnam still retains much of its Delta charm. Here, the Hau River dictates local life, slowing down ...
Quang Ninh to Ban Overnight Cruises in Ha Long Bay 'Soon'
Spending a night on Ha Long Bay will soon be a thing of the past, according to Quang Ninh authorities.
Vietnam Sees Record Tourist Arrivals in First Quarter of 2016
When it comes to tourism, Vietnam is back.
Vietnamese Tourists Called out for ‘Shameful’ and ‘Awful’ Behavior
Chinese tourists have received a great deal of criticism in recent years for their tourism habits, which include obliterating seafood buffets and defacing ancient Egyptian temples. However, according ...
Meet Vietstar, Vietnam's Next Airline?
Just in case you felt something was missing between Vietnam's straight-laced national carrier and the flurry of budget airlines that have stormed onto the aviation scene in recent years, Vietnam will ...
[Photos] It's Cherry Blossom Season in Japan
Springtime signals its presence differently around the world, but Japan's spring awakening is particularly famous. Every year, thousands upon thousands of cherry trees blossom across the country in a ...
Hanoi Makes Trip Advisor’s Top 10 Destination List
While Hanoi’s Noi Bai International Airport was recently named among the best 100 in the world, the capital itself took home a bit of an honor this week, making the top 10 in Trip Advisor’s “Best Dest...
[Photos] Time Stands Still Around Long Bien Bridge
Hanoi’s iconic Long Bien Bridge, once described as a “misshapen but essential component of Hanoi’s heritage”, has spanned across the Red River for over 100 years. It has been – and will continue to be...
Hanoi's Noi Bai Airport Named Among 100 Best in the World
Hanoi's Noi Bai Airport is among the world's 100 best airports, according to a recent global survey.
Cambodia to Resume Capital-to-Coast Train Service in April
After 14 years, Cambodia's train cars will once again begin carrying passengers next month.
[Photos] China Has Its Own Jurassic Park
Like something out of Jurassic Park, China's Dinosaur Valley is home to a museum and theme park dedicated to earth's prehistoric residents.
[Video] Mongolia's Epic Landscapes in Under 5 Minutes
In a city as densely populated as Saigon, it's easy to forget that wide, open spaces exist.
[Photos] Saigoneer Getaways: Pastoral Scenes of Pindaya, Myanmar
Myanmar is no longer the secret of Southeast Asia. With tourist numbers increasing every year, its dusty country roads, seemingly endless parades of monks and crumbling colonial architecture are now o...
[Video] Mesmerizing Train Travel Video Shows Details of Vietnam
From a sequence of 1,000 pictures taken on a train bound for Hanoi, video artist Patrick Bergeron recreates the faded memories of his Southeast Asian travels in this trippy five-minute video loop.
Another Tourist Has Drowned in Da Lat
On Sunday, February 28, Belarusian tourist Banradenka Viktar, 26, drowned while swimming downstream of Pongour Falls, 50 kilometers south of Da Lat, the second fatal incident in the area since last we...
[Photos] Scaling the Great Wall of Vietnam
Last June, cave photographer Ryan Deboodt revisited Son Doong, the world’s largest cave, to capture its latest attraction: the Great Wall of Vietnam.
Ha Long Bay Airport to Open in 2017: Report
After a year-long delay, Quang Ninh is moving ahead with the construction of a new airport meant to serve the throngs of tourists visiting Ha Long Bay.
Vingroup Denies Claim of 1,700 Dead Animals at Phu Quoc Safari Zoo
Following a zoo expert's claim that roughly 1,700 animals have died and 500 escaped at Vinpearl's newly opened Safari Phu Quoc facility, Vingroup came forward on Sunday to respond to the allegation.
