Neighborhood Vibes and Modern Comforts Combine at Hotel Indigo Saigon The City
Staying in a local neighborhood means surrounding yourself with the sights, styles, routines, traditions, and history of a locale. Hotel Indigo Saigon The City, a new boutique lifestyle hotel, tells the stories of the iconic Ba Son area via its details, decor, atmosphere, and experiences, so checking in feels like taking part in a celebration of the city.
A Tribute to the Incredibly Eye-Catching, Organic Signage of Sa Đéc
Signs are like voices.
Linh Phạm in Travel
On a Walking Tour, Mulling Over the Glorious Past and Odious Present of Tô Lịch River
We began our journey in front of a bank where the street Trần Nhật Duật turned into Chợ Gạo.
Tuyết Nhi in Travel
Visit a 160-Year-Old Chapel Inside Saigon's Historic St. Joseph's Seminary
Hidden within the compound of the Saigon St. Joseph’s Seminary is a historic chapel that has withstood the test of time.
Tà Năng, One of Vietnam’s Most Beautiful Trails and Best-Kept Secrets
Whether we choose to participate or not, most of us are fascinated by Vietnam’s motorbike culture.
Khôi Phạm in Travel
Bask in the Morning Sun in the Green Heart of Huế Along the Hương River
As tourists, it's in our built-in compass to seek out novelties and excitements, if anything, to remind us that our daily humdrum is not everything, and there exists a world out there with multitudes to explore.
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.
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.
[Photos] Check Out Vietnam Airlines’ New Star Trek-like Uniforms
For the first time in 15 years, Vietnam Airlines has unveiled a set of new uniforms for its pilots and cabin crews.
