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.
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.
Lee Starnes in Travel
[Photos] Cool, Calm and Collected: Life in Cau Hai Lagoon
Forty kilometers southeast of Hue, Cau Hai Lagoon is among the largest freshwater lagoons in Southeast Asia. Tucked between the East Sea and the mountains of central Vietnam, its placid waters are hom...
Brian Letwin in Travel
[Photos] Take a Trip Through Taipei’s Tech Wonderland
Though Taiwan is known abroad for its electronics, the most impressive by-product of this robust industry lies in the heart of Taipei.
Vietnam Airlines May Fly Nonstop to USA in 2018
Long layovers between Vietnam and the United States might soon be a thing of the past as Vietnam Airlines recently announced its wishes to begin nonstop flights to the US in 2018.
[Video] A Skateboarding Journey Through Vietnam
When it comes to travel porn on the internet, Vietnam has its fair share of flashy, share-worthy vacation videos.
[Photos] Photographers Capture Firefly Season in Japan
For Saigoneers, the arrival of summer usually equals either raincoat season or swimming pool season. But, for a select group of photographers in Japan, with summer comes fireflies and a chance to capt...
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.
