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.
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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.
Vietnamese Airlines Must Now Offer Ticket Refunds After 5-Hour Delays
A circular that took effect on Sunday seeks to partially address the inconveniences caused by chronically late departures in Vietnam by requiring local airlines to offer compensation for passengers wh...
AirAsia Launches Asean Pass: Up To 10 Flights For US$160
You’ve probably already spent a fair amount of your travel fund over Tết, but AirAsia’s new Asean Pass may have you digging a bit deeper into your pockets.
Awesome Drone Video of Vietnam’s Hang En Cave
Local photographer, Ryan Deboodt, recently paid a visit to Hang En Cave, the third largest ever discovered, with his camera-mounted drone.
[Video] Inside Vietnam Airlines' Sexy New 787-9 Dreamliners
Vietnam Railways isn’t the only Vietnamese transportation company upping their standards. In an effort to compete at the highest levels of international air travel, Vietnam Airlines has plans to buy 2...
Da Nang to Launch Helicopter Tours in April
Starting in April, visitors to Da Nang will be able to take in the city’s sights from the air with helicopter tours.
[Photos] What It’s Like to Take a Flight on North Korea’s Air Koryo, 'World’s Worst Airline'
According to Skytrax, which ranks and reviews 681 airlines, North Korea’s Air Koryo is the least pleasant to fly. The state-owned airline is the only carrier on the site that has a 1-star ranking and ...
[Photos] A Closer Look At Vietnam’s New 5-Star Trains
More details and photos of Vietnam’s new 5-star trains have popped up in the local press this week, providing pricing information and a deeper look at the upscale amenities which promise to provide a ...
[Photos] 5-Star Train Makes Debut on Vietnam’s North-South Railway
After four months of upgrades, a train consisting of Vietnam Railway’s typical rolling stock has been relaunched as a 5-star train, the first of its kind in Vietnam.
[Photos] Tà Chì Nhù: Vietnam’s "Ocean Of Clouds"
Within the rolling hills of Yen Bai Province sits Tà Chì Nhù, Vietnam's 6th tallest mountain at 2,979 meters.
Vietnamese Airlines May Soon Offer Direct Flights to the US
For Vietnamese and expats who frequently travel between Vietnam and the U.S., you may not have to endure long stop overs much longer.
Construction Of Phan Thiet Airport Set To Kick-Off This Month
After getting the Prime Minister’s approval last September, construction of the Phan Thiet Airport is scheduled to commence this month according to provincial People’s Committee.
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[Photos] Phú Quốc: An Idyllic Beach Getaway…For Now
A short 45-minute flight from Saigon takes you away from the city’s frenetic energy and drops you in a place where the sounds of waves hitting the sand replace the endless honking horns of busses and ...
Jetstar Tops The List Of Most Delayed Airlines In Vietnam
According to a recent survey, Jetstar Pacific is Vietnam’s tardiest airline with 30.6% of their flights delayed.
Da Nang Makes NY Times' '52 Places to Go in 2015' List
Over the past decade, Da Nang has boosted its profile as an international tourist destination with its beautiful beaches, fine dining and luxury hotels.
Huffington Post: “21 Reasons To Fall In Love With Vietnam”
The Huffington Post recently released their list of “21 Reasons To Fall In Love With Vietnam,” highlighting the country’s natural beauty, food and people among other things.
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48 Hours In Tam Cốc-Bích Động
As you approach the small town of Tam Cốc-Bích Động, limestone karsts jump out of the endlessly flat terrain like monuments to the days of yesteryear.
Condé Nast's "10 Reasons To Visit Ho Chi Minh City Now"
In a mix between a Rough Guides list and a "36 Hours" New York Times piece, Condé Nast, one of the World’s leading publishers, recently compiled “10 Reasons To Visit Ho Chi Minh City Now.”
You Can Now Take A Seaplane From HCMC To Phan Thiet
After a seemingly successful launch of its seaplane service between Hanoi and Ha Long Bay last September, a Vietnamese aviation company kicked-off its HCMC – Phan Thiet service last Saturday.
[Video] 1200 Hours In Vietnam Hyperlapse
Last October, Evan Corrigan used his iPhone 5 to create this nifty hyperlapse of his 1200 hours in Vietnam.
Vietnam Resort Makes Designboom’s 2014 Top Hotel And Resort List
Designboom, the world's first and most popular digital architecture and design magazine has just released its rankings of the world’s top hotels and resorts, judged based on function, location and for...
