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.
[Video] Dirt Bikers Slip And Slide Their Way Across The Vietnamese Countryside
Earlier this year, five Vietnamese guys took the Cuong Mud Challenge which took them off the beaten path and into the muddy waters of the Vietnamese countryside.
Rough Guides: Mekong Delta Among Top 10 Best-Value Destinations
UK travel publication, Rough Guides has ranked the Mekong Delta as one of 2015’s “Best Value Destinations.”
New Expressway Cuts HCMC–Vung Tau Travel Time in Half
The Ho Chi Minh City – Dong Nai expressway opened up two major sections on Saturday, 5 months ahead of schedule.
[Video] From Saigon To The Sea
In the urban bubble that is Saigon, we sometimes forget that the city isn’t located far from the sea.
PM Pushes Agencies To Move Ahead With Visa Waivers For More Nationalities
Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung is pressing relevant ministries to move ahead with visa waivers for more nationalities in order to boost tourism, reports Thanh Nien.
[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.
