On Japan’s Shonan Coastline, a Wintry Vista of Mount Fuji
It was my first trip to Zushi Beach and the sun was beginning to set.
Finding Solace in the Placid Water of Trị An Lake as a City Dweller
I took a deep breath, realizing that I was suspended in the midpoint of everything, above the calm, glassy surface of Trị An Lake and beneath the vast, enveloping azure sky that blanketed Mã Đà forest.
In Gò Vấp, a 'Floating Temple' Stands the Test of Time and River Currents
On an isle amid the Vàm Thuật river in Gò Vấp District, Phù Châu Temple, colloquially known among locals as the “floating temple,” has welcomed religious practitioners looking for a serene quarter in fast-paced Hồ Chí Minh City for over three centuries.
Just 12km From Huế, a Hidden Lake Welcomes You to a Night of Stargazing
If you’ve been meaning to embark on a trip to escape from the chaos of daily life but aren’t quite keen to plunge straight into the wilderness, Huế might be the perfect next destination. The city center embodies calm, quietude and a sense of poetic beauty — these are all great qualities that have long drawn visitors to it, but not many are aware that there’s an entirely different side of Huế if one just takes a short ride away from the urban heartland alongside the Perfume River.
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.
Hà Giang's Thôn Khun Is a Soothing Oasis for the World-Weary Traveler
Located in the heart of a valley surrounded by verdant stretches of forest, the little hamlet of Khun retains much of its pristine natural charms. From the enigmatic beauty of the local Bó Mỳ Cave to babbling creeks, Khun is a must-visit destination during northern Vietnam’s sweltering summer season.
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Train to Biên Hòa: A Day Trip Into Suburbia From Saigon
When Saigoneer first announced a few weeks ago that Vietnam’s railway network would be the centerpiece of our next themed article series, a number of readers joked in the comment section that who in their right mind would love Vietnamese trains.
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The Majesty of Crossing Myanmar on Colonial-Era Trains
Whether on the slow train carving its way through the Shan Hills near Kalaw, the Mandalay to Yangon Express, or the 4am train to Hsipaw that crosses the great Goteik Viaduct, traversing Myanmar on gritty, swaying trains is the way to go.
[Video] Drone Takes You To The Skies Above Mũi Né
With plenty of tall buildings and drone videos, it’s pretty easy to get a birds eye view of Vietnam’s cities. But for some of the country’s less developed locations, it can be hard to fully envision t...
[Video] How to Spend 36 Hours in Phnom Penh: NY Times
“The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes.” – Marcel Proust
TripAdvisor: Da Nang Is The World's Top Emerging Destination
Travel website TripAdvisor just released its 2014 list of "Destinations on the Rise." The rankings feature locations across the globe “that have received the greatest increase in positive feedback and...
[Photos] Spiritual Sites Of Vietnam – Part 2
Much of Vietnamese culture is based in spiritualism, dictating everything from the day one picks for their wedding to how one lives their life. These 12 spiritual sites, scattered across the country, ...
[Photos] Spiritual Sites Of Vietnam – Part 1
Much of Vietnamese culture is based in spiritualism, dictating everything from the day one picks for their wedding to how one lives their life. These 12 spiritual sites, scattered across the country, ...
AirAsia To Launch SE Asia Unlimited Air Pass For $148
Flights in SE Asia are pretty cheap as it is on budget carriers, but next year AirAisa is planning to turn the region’s air travel market on its head with it’s $148 ASEAN Pass.
[Video] Couple Takes Road Trip From Vietnam To Cambodia, Gives Bike Away To Street Vendor
When Dylan Ozanich and his girlfriend took a 1,800km road trip from Hoi An to Phnom Penh a few months back, they bought an old Honda Dream which they dubbed the “Red Rocket.”
Online Train Tickets Coming To Vietnam Next Month
Starting on December 1, customers will be able purchase train tickets online, the first phase of a digitalization plan by the Vietnam Railway Corporation (VNR).
Hoi An Makes Agoda’s Top-10 List Of Cities With Best Hotels
The ancient town of Hoi An made the top-10 in Agoda’s recently released Travel Smart study which identified destinations with the World’s best hotels.
Ministry Blocks Plan For Controversial Son Doong Cave Cable Car
After weeks of announcements, petitions and denials, the Son Doong Cave cable car project has come to a screeching halt.
[Video] 2 Months on a Motorbike in Vietnam
Vietnam Coracle just returned from a pretty epic, 9,000km road trip that took him across most of the country.
[Photos] The Breathtaking Natural Landscapes Of Tràm Chim
Home to the famous and endangered Sarus crane, Tràm Chim houses a vast array of natural beauty.
Officials Deny Plans For Cable Car in Son Doong Cave
Another chapter in the Son Doong cable car saga is emerging as officials from Quang Binh Province announced earlier this week that rumors of a cable car line to be built inside the cave were false.
Survey: Only 6% Of Tourists Return To Vietnam
A recent survey by the Environmentally and Socially Responsible Tourism Capacity Development Programme management board found that “Vietnam is not attractive enough to gain stable repeat business...
[Video] How To Spend 36 Hours In Hanoi: NY Times
After spending 36 hours in Saigon back in May, The New York Times recently visited Hanoi and picked out a number of attractions that one should check out if short on time in the capital.
Website Tests Your Knowledge Of Vietnamese Geography
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Vietnam Hotel Takes Top Spot In Condé Nast Traveler Awards
The Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi was ranked the top hotel in SE Asia Condé Nast’s Traveler’s recent Reader's Choice Awards jumping 5 spots from last year’s rankings.
[Photos] Bugs of Vietnam
New Zealander, Richard Seaman, is a travel addict who crisscrosses the globe with his camera in tow, taking pictures and writing about the bugs he comes across on his blog, the Flying Kiwi.
Da Nang Company Given Go-Ahead To Build $212 Million Cable Car In World’s Largest Cave
Vietnam’s cable car addiction (see Sapa and Ha Long Bay) has reached Son Doong Cave, the largest in the world and one of the country’s most valuable natural treasures.
Tan Son Nhat, Noi Bai Ranked Among Worst In Asia, Airports Disagree
Both HCMC’s Tan Son Nhat and Hanoi’s Noi Bai were listed on the list of “Worst Airports in Asia 2014,” compiled by popular airport ranking site.
