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.
Tourists Generate Up to 3 Times More Plastic Waste Than Locals, UNDP Finds
A recent report by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) warns that plastic waste pollution poses increasing pro...
Paul Christiansen in Travel
'Chuyện Của Pao' Turned a Historic H'Mông Home in Hà Giang Into a Tourist Attraction
The photos don’t do it justice. That’s what you’ll often hear from people who visit Hà Giang to cruise its famed highway loop.
Paul Christiansen in Travel
From Dark to Dawn, an Early Morning at Hội An's Duy Hải Fish Market
At 3am, Hội An’s streets resemble dog-gnawed pork bones, licked clean of all scent and viscera. No light, no noise, no movement. But that’s the time you must venture out to witness the Duy Hải Fish Market in action.
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.
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.
Vietnam Removes Liquids Ban on Domestic Flights
Good news for those forced to chug their bottle of water in the airport security line before heading to the gate: Vietnam now allows you to bring your liquids, aerosols and gels on all domestic flight...
Man Boards Plane to Hong Kong, Loses $250,000 Mid-Flight
Last week, one airline passenger arrived in Hong Kong with his pockets considerably lighter, after an inflight thief robbed him of US$250,000 on board the aircraft.
Lee Starnes in Travel
[Photos] Con Dao: From Prison to Paradise
Fast earning a place on travelers' radar, sleepy Con Dao is home to pristine beaches, ornate rock formations and some of Vietnam's best diving. Pair these natural attractions with the island's trouble...
[Video] 5 Places to Get out and About in Yangon
Though Yangon remains far less developed than the urban centers in other Southeast Asian countries, Myanmar's largest metropolis definitely has some bits and pieces going on. From tasty street food&nb...
[Photos] Saigon Backpacker Brings His Furry Travel Companion to Phu Quoc
Traveling with friends can be difficult. While the old adage suggests that opposites attract, what might be a beautiful, blossoming friendship in your home city can quickly turn into a disaster when y...
Brian Letwin in Travel
[Photos] Inside Taiwan’s Premier Fish Market
Taiwan has plenty to be proud of: it sports an efficient public transportation network, some of the highest food safety standards in the world, an abundance of nature and incredible seafood.
[Photos] Nature Takes Over Abandoned Chinese Fishing Village
On tiny Gouqi Island, one of the 394 Shengsi Islands at the mouth of China's Yangtze River, lies Houtou Wan, a long-lost fishing village which now sits abandoned.
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.
Lee Starnes in Travel
[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 ...
