Escapism Awaits This Summer at The Grand Ho Tram
Vacations offer glimpses into idealized versions of your life.
Chris Humphrey in Travel
'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.
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...
[Video] Talk Show Introduces Americans To The Beauty Of Son Doong Cave
On Wednesday, ABC News sent one of its correspondents to Vietnam’s Son Doong Cave to make a live drone report (yes, this is apparently a thing now).
Vietnam Mulls Adding More Countries To Waiver List, Extends Stays For Visa-Free Visitors
In an effort to boost declining tourism numbers, Vietnam will allow international travelers from visa exempt countries to stay longer and is considering expanding the number of nationalities on its wa...
Vietnam Tourism Numbers Have Fallen For 11th Month In A Row
Vietnam has experienced a significant drop in international tourist arrivals for the 11th consecutive month.
Lee Starnes in Travel
Saigoneer Getaways: Can Gio and the Mekong Delta
A chorus of horns, makeshift mobile loudspeakers announcing "bắp xào đây!" to four city blocks, the never-ending construction sounds of “progress”: these make up the everyday soundtrack of Saigon. It’...
Vietnamese Passport Among the World's Least Powerful: Study
For many Vietnamese slaving away over visa applications, it quickly becomes clear that their passports are not as powerful as they would like.
Interactive 360° Drone Panorama Lets You See Saigon Like Never Before
Drones have given us some pretty fantastic aerial views of Saigon, but none have come close to this 360° Drone Panorama created by GlobalVision.
[Photos] Stunning Drone Views of Da Nang’s New 'French Village'
In the hills above Da Nang stands a “French Village” that looks like something straight out of Versailles.
Vietnam Airlines Set to Dominate Southeast Asian Aviation Market
Vietnam Airlines has been working hard to position itself as one of the region’s premier carriers by 2020. So far, it looks like everything’s going according to plan.
[Video] Check Out The Latest Vietnam Video To Go Viral
Portuguese travel blogger and videographer, João Cajuda, recently spent some time in northern Vietnam and Hoi An where he captured some amazing shots of the region’s people and landscapes.
5 Million Vietnamese Took International Vacations In 2014
While the rate of foreign visitors to Vietnam is falling in a precarious manner, the opposite is true for Vietnamese travelers who are leaving the country in record numbers.
Thousands Of Flights To Be Canceled As Vietnam’s Major Airports Set To Undergo Repairs
An estimated one million booked passengers will be unable to take their flights from April 10 to June 25 as some of Vietnam’s largest airports have scheduled major repairs during one of the country’s ...
Hanoi Makes Trip Advisor’s Top 5 Destinations Of 2015
Trip Advisor just announced the results of its 2015 Traveler’s Choice rankings, based on millions of traveler reviews. The rankings, which cover everything from hotels to beaches, are highlighted...
$350mn International Airport In The Works For Ha Long Bay
Soon, it may be much easier for tourists to visit Ha Long Bay as plans are in the works to build an international airport near the UNESCO heritage site.
New Agreement Will Bring Lotteria Menu To VietJet Flights
You’ll soon be able to munch on a Lotteria burger at 10,000 meters in the air as the South Korean fast food giant has signed a major strategic agreement with low-cost carrier, VietJet Air.
[Photos] Introducing Vietnam Airlines’ First A350-XWB Aircraft
Fresh off the assembly line, Vietnam Airlines’ first Airbus A350-XWB made its debut on a runway in Toulouse, France last week.
Has Sapa Lost Its Charm?
While it still looks beautiful from the air, a recent editorial penned in Lao Dong and translated by Thanh Nien paints Sapa as a town that has lost its charm.
Unreal Drone And Timelapse Video Of Vietnam’s Son Doong Cave
Though you won’t be able to take a ride through Son Doong Cave anytime soon, you can catch a glimpse of its monolithic beauty with this new drone video made by local photographer, Ryan Deboodt.
Epic Drone Video Perfectly Captures Sapa’s Majestic Beauty
Sapa has a reputation for being one of the most beautiful places on Earth and with videos like this, it’s easy to see why.
Lee Starnes in Travel
Saigoneer Getaways: The Melting Pot Of The Philippines
Over the Tet holiday, our photographer, Lee Starnes, tried to capture the melting pot of the Philippines. Traveling to Palawan, Bohol, and Southern Luzon, the remnants of Spanish and American coloniza...
International Arrivals To Vietnam Drop For Ninth Consecutive Month
Based on data released by the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT), Vietnam has experienced a precipitous fall in tourist numbers for the ninth straight month.
