Chùa Một Cột in Thailand Reminds Me of the Familiar in an Unfamiliar Land
On my last full day in Khon Kaen, Thailand, I was on a mission to catch the sunset, although the cloudy and gloomy sky didn’t give me much hope. Instead, I randomly stumbled upon a gate with signs written in Vietnamese. Out of curiosity, I decided to walk in, and the farther I walked, the more clearly I spotted a familiar image from afar: a one-pillar pagoda standing right on the edge of the reservoir.
Bạch Nam Hải’s Documentary Photo Series Captures Sapa's 7 Years of Transformation
From the town to the depths of the misty mountains of Sapa, Bạch Nam Hải embarked on a documentary photographic journey, capturing the essence of local life, the intimate connections between people and nature, and the contrast between the natural landscape and rapid urban development fueled by tourism expansion.
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'Living Hanoi' Series by Joseph Gobin Delves Into the Capital's Eccentricities
Is there a photographic format more suitable for capturing Hanoi's abundantly complex and alluring culture than the crystalline clarity of medium format film?
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.
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.
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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.
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.
[Photos] Delays Abound as Tan Son Nhat Receives 100,000 People a Day
No matter where you're headed this holiday season, travelers flying out of Saigon should expect to make a day of the journey.
Vietnam to Purchase 160 Old Train Cars From China
Remember those flashy five-star trains Vietnam recently added to its fleet? Well, they're about to get some company.
Tet Travel to Make Tan Son Nhat a Living Hell
As residents across the country gear up to participate in the largest human migration on Earth, it's safe to say Tan Son Nhat International Airport is going to be a living hell.
Vietnam Adds More 5-Star Trains to Its North-South Line
With one five-star train already in service, Saigon Railway Transport JSC recently added a new set of high-end trains to the country's north-south line.
[Video] Drone Reveals Hong Kong's Natural Charm
In addition to a pretty impressive 3D rendering of Hong Kong's skyline, courtesy of Google, armchair travelers can now experience the city from up above.
[Photos] Remnants of War Along Laos' Ho Chi Minh Trail
During the American War, Laos' Ho Chi Minh Trail connected northern and southern Vietnam, providing revolutionary fighters with troops, supplies and vehicles.
[Video] Tokyo Timelapse Makes Airport Travel Sexy
Airports can be hell. Just ask anyone who's ever had a delayed flight, a missed connection or a particularly feisty customs agent which, if you've ever been to Tan Son Nhat, is everyone.
VNAT Orders Background Checks on Vietnamese Tourists
The Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) is encouraging tour companies to perform thorough background checks on local travelers going abroad.
How to Spend 36 Hours in Luang Prabang: NY Times
After spending 36 hours in Hanoi, Saigon and Phnom Penh, the New York Times recently took a trip to Luang Prabang, a tiny, UNESCO-protected town which the paper describes as full of “lo...
Ha Long Bay Tourists Claim Crew Abandoned Burning Boat
Two German tourists are claiming the crew aboard their Ha Long Bay cruise ship did nothing to save passengers after a fire broke out on the vessel's top deck.
[Video] Take a Mind-Blowing Tour of Myanmar's Capital
Naypyidaw is a strange place.
Da Lat Makes New York Times 'Places to Go in 2016' List
As we all finalize our Tet plans and prepare for the madness of travel during the largest annual human migration on earth, it's going to be a long, slow, holiday-free slog from March to September.
[Video] Let These Russian Kitesurfers Give You a Tour of Mui Ne
As a destination, Vietnam is sold to travelers in many different ways. Up north, there are nationally protected cultural and historical relics; in central Vietnam, Hue is packed with the country's bes...
[Photos] Take a Tour of Hue's Eerie Abandoned Waterpark
As far as tourism goes, Vietnam has some weird attractions and no shortage of strange and unusual things which might fall under the ambiguous header of “Cultural Heritage Park.” Ho Thuy Tien...
Vietnamese Travel Photographer Makes Finalist List for International Award
In the photo, the fields are awash with bright yellow flowers, adding a pop of color to the countryside. An elderly man ambles by, guiding his bike full of bamboo fishing baskets, staring directly int...
[Video] Travel Through Myanmar in 9 Stunning Minutes
These days, the internet is home to about a zillion travel videos, most of which feature a heavily edited, heavily soundtracked version of some millenial's gap year journey through Southeast...
Hoi An Could Lose 50 Ancient Houses in Anti-Flooding Project
Nearly 50 homeowners in Hoi An's Old Town are at risk of losing their homes, as a current anti-flooding project threatens to destroy the long-standing structures.
Vietnam's International Arrivals Drop for First Time in 6 Years
As 2015 draws to a close, Vietnamese tourism has had something of a roller coaster year.
