An Ode to Vũng Tàu, Saigon's Unwavering Summer Crush
I recently took a trip to Vũng Tàu after a long summer of cultural research, which had me traveling up and down Vietnam. It had been seven years since I’d been back to the homeland, and 19 since I’d last seen the beaches of Vũng Tàu, when I was only 16. It felt like returning to a high school crush, and it made me think of the words of Trần Thiện Thanh, who once wrote, “Nhớ lúc xa xưa mười sáu trăng tròn…” I won’t say I wasn’t looking for something familiar, poetic, and possibly even as sappy.
Paul Christiansen in Travel
In Hội An’s Pottery Museum, Mini Clay Landmarks Hold Unexpected Memories
When preparing to visit Hội An’s Thanh Hà Pottery Museum, I didn’t anticipate an opportunity to reminisce. I hadn’t been to the museum dedicated to the region’s pottery traditions before, so how could it illicit fond memories?
Kit Humphrey in Travel
The Poetry of Everyday Life in Central Vietnam's Coastal Towns
Traveling south through central Vietnam by train can bring you to the familiar or the obscure: the Disney-fication of Hội An, the peaceful bays of Quy Nhơn, or the thrill of derelict spaces in Huế.
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.
New Law Requires Airlines to Provide Free Food, Drink, Rest Space in Case of Long Delays
As of November 1, passengers in Vietnam whose flights are delayed by more than three hours will be entitled to a free meal, according to Circular 27 issued by the Ministry of Transport.
Da Nang Leaders Seek Investment in Railway Linking City Center With Hoi An
Traveling from Da Nang to Hoi An will be a breeze in the future if a proposed railway connecting the two coastal towns comes to fruition.
[Video] Saigon, the City That's Always on the Move
Saigon is a city of constant movement, as demonstrated by the sleek video below.
Quang Binh Resumes Son Doong Ladder Project, Launches New Tour in 2018
Tour company Oxalis has finally received the nod from the local government to resume the installation of a ladder that would allow tourists to traverse Vietnam’s world-famous Son Doong cave from the b...
You Can Fly Directly From Phu Quoc to Bangkok Starting This October
Visitors to Vietnam’s southern tourism island can start adding Bangkok to their itinerary soon.
Vietnam Aims to Attract 1m Visitors From Japan by 2018: Official
Vietnam’s tourism administration is turning to Japan as the next important partner in the industry.
[Video] Sleek Travelogue Highlights Thrilling Side of Ha Long Bay and Hanoi
This sleek, well-edited travelogue by filmmaker Alex Schiller will take you on a thrilling ride around Ha Long Bay and Hanoi.
VietJet Will Fly to Phnom Penh From Saigon Starting This November
It seems that VietJet is ramping up its regional services as the company has been announcing new flight routes every month.
Vietnam Is Asia's Fastest-Growing Travel Destination in 2017 So Far: UN Report
A recent study by the United Nations shows that during the first four months of 2017, Vietnam was the fast growing travel destination in Asia.
The Gradual Decline of Mekong Delta's Floating Markets
The traditional floating markets of the Mekong Delta are being threatened by the rapid rise of the region’s economy and infrastructure.
Saigon Needs Proper Ports to Attract More Cruise Ships: Tour Agencies
Tour agencies in Saigon are calling for the municipal administration to construct more ports in the city to accommodate large cruise ships.
[Video] This Majestic Montage of Vietnam's Landscapes Might Make You Weep
Just the right amount of moving music and majestic shots of nature to make your day better.
Phu Quoc Restaurant Stirs Controversy With 'No Lying on Beach' Sign
A restaurant on Phu Quoc caused quite a stir online over the weekend thanks to its bizarre sign forbidding tourists from lying on the beach.
[Photos] These Striking Drone Shots of Vietnam From Above Will Take Your Breath Away
A collection of drone photos submitted for a recent competition highlights Vietnam's stunning beauty from above.
VietJet Now Offers Direct Flights From Hanoi to Yangon
After Jakarta, VietJet has added another Southeast Asian destination to its regional service.
Tourists Will Soon Be Able to Ride Steam Locomotives From Hue to Da Nang
Train travel in central Vietnam is about to get more nostalgic.
[Photos] Towering Brick Kilns in Vinh Long Form Mesmerizing 'Red Kingdom'
In the Mekong Delta, ancient clay deposits give rise to robust communities of terracotta roof tile and brick makers.
[Photos] On the Early Morning Trail in Da Lat, Romance and Halcyon in the Mist
Vietnam is a country that rises early. Before the sun comes up, you’ll find street vendors hauling out their wares, elderly people exercising in the park and kids shuffling off to school.
VietJet to Launch Saigon-Jakarta Route This December
Traveling to the Indonesian capital from Saigon will be cheaper in the near future.
[Video] Stunning Travelogue Showcases the Poetic Intimacy of Hanoi
For newcomers to the city, Hanoi seems like a complete sensory overload.
