All Aboard the Languorous 35-Hour Train From Hanoi to Saigon
The train connecting Vietnam’s largest cities takes 35 hours. Yet even after the first time I finished the trip, I was already coming up with excuses for why I needed to do it again. For me, the journey is much more than a chance for great views and time to reflect. It’s an exploration of life itself.
Kit Humphrey in Travel
In Thổ Hà Village, Rice Paper Spills Onto the Streets and Wraps Around Daily Life
A few hours after sunrise in the small village of Thổ Hà, Bắc Giang Province, alleyways morph into picturesque tunnels of drying rice paper, while ladies toast crackers over fire in the streets.
Pete Walls in Travel
Watching the Sunset From Lai Châu's Fansipan, the Roof of Indochina
Conquering Mount Fansipan’s 3,147 meters was once a feat reserved for those willing to take on the potential multi-day hike from Sapa to the summit and back.
Family-Friendly Summer Vacations Made Easy at Crowne Plaza Phu Quoc Starbay
The ripening of sweet jackfruit, mangosteen and mangos; hammocks swinging gently in patches of cool shade; and evenings that stretch on with the comfort of knowing there is no alarm clock waiting the next morning: summer arrives as opportunity. When school holidays begin, families scramble to adjust schedules and secure care and activities, creating the potential to carve out some time for a vacation to savor fresh air, explore thrills, and simply bond as a family in a beautiful destination.
Pete Walls in Travel
For the Freshest Fish of the Day, Head to Hội An's Coast Before Sunrise
The alarm goes off at 3am. By 3:30am, scooters laden with empty crates and baskets are already moving through the dark lanes and sandy passages towards Hội An's coast. Long before the old town wakes, the beaches along the shore are coming alive with engines, head torches, waves, and fishermen preparing to return to land. Thankfully, coffee is readily available almost anywhere.
In Saigon's Bửu Long Pagoda, a Meditative Escape and Pan-Southeast Asian Architecture
It all started with a sparkle on the horizon, a beam of solar brilliance bouncing off a garish metallic surface.
A Special 'Doraemon' Episode Taking Place in Vietnam Will Be Released in May
After decades of watching Doraemon and his close friend groups adventure to all sorts of strange lands from the deepest trenches on Earth to fantastical planets, fans of the beloved cat robot in Vietnam will finally see our country in the cartoon series.
ACV Proposes Moving 90% of Saigon's Overseas Flights to Long Thành
The Airports Corporation of Vietnam (ACV) has proposed plans to transfer flight operations in Hồ Chí Minh City from Tân Sơ...
Vietnam Approves Master Plan to Turn Dong Van Plateau Into National Tourism Site
A new tourism development master plan has been approved for an area of Vietnam's northernmost province known for its stunning natural beauty.
VietJet Holds In-Flight Bikini Show to Celebrate Launch of Bangkok-Da Lat Route
VietJet has one again lived up to its reputation worldwide as “that bikini airline in Vietnam” after passengers on one of its new Thailand-Vietnam routes posted a surprise swimwear show.
[Photos] Snow Blankets Mount Fansipan During Winter Freeze
Many Saigoneers have bundled up for their morning commute this week, but the cool temperatures here are nothing compared to the weather up north.
Michael Tatarski in Travel
[Photos] Saigoneer Getaways: The Serenity of Japan's Countryside
Japan is rightfully famous for its exciting, neon-bathed major cities. Every year, Tokyo and Osaka draw millions of visitors with their incredible food and bars, as well as their mix of traditional an...
The Guardian Names Quy Nhon Among 10 Best Winter Sun Escapes for 2018
The coastal city of Quy Nhon in central Vietnam has been named among the world’s top 10 winter sun destinations for 2018.
Lee Starnes in Travel
[Photos] The Hair-Raising Experience of Exploring South Korea's Creepiest Psychiatric Hospital
While accounts on the history of Gonjiam Psychiatric Hospital are hazy, the facility was allegedly abandoned in 1996 and left to decay on a hillside outside the town of Gyeonggi-do, about an hour and ...
[Video] Experience the Majesty of Son Doong in This Epic Travelogue
Some intrepid spelunkers recently released a video chronicling their trek through the awe-inspiring Son Doong Cave, the largest cave in the world, located in Quang Binh Province, Vietnam.
Dana Filek-Gibson in Travel
Mai Chau: A Delicate Balance of Mass Tourism and Independent Travel
With an expected 13 million international visitors this year, not to mention an ever-increasing number of domestic tourists, Vietnam’s tourism industry is growing at a rapid pace. Across the country, ...
[Photos] Under the Great Northern Sky: Life in Vietnam's Pastoral Provinces
In my travels, I don't think I've ever found a nation like Vietnam, whose landscapes differ so vastly from north to south. I imagine the great hills and sharp peaks of the north as the scaly, rugged h...
Guess Which Airline Is the Most Delayed in Vietnam This Year
Jetstar Pacific has once again claimed the top spot in Vietnam’s list of most-delayed airlines.
VietJet Aims to Launch Direct Flights to California in 2019
VietJet is rapidly expanding its fleet and preparing for direct flights to California by 2019.
Hanoi Sets Goal of Luring 23.85m Domestic, International Tourists This Year
Hanoi is aiming to become a bigger hotspot for tourism, as officials are expecting the city to host 23.83 total million visitors within 2017.
[Photos] Saigoneer Getaways: The Winding Roads of Ha Giang
There are places in the world that humble us with the scale of their beauty, making us feel small and insignificant in the best possible way. Ha Giang is one of those places.
Vietnamese Motorcyclist Drives From Saigon to Paris in 150 Days
A Vietnamese motorcyclist has finished the first leg of his trip around world on a motorbike.
VietJet to Fly From Saigon to Chiang Mai, Phuket in December
VietJet Air is ready to expand its network yet again, with new flights from Saigon to Phuket and Chiang Mai in Thailand starting in December.
[Photos] Saigoneer Getaways: Laos' 50 Shades of Green
The first thing you notice when you arrive in Laos is the green: it’s everywhere. It’s not the buildings that catch your eye but the landscapes: untouched wilderness, valleys, trees, fields, all of it...
Michael Tatarski in Travel
[Photos] Saigoneer Getaways: Tokyo's Historic Tsukiji Fish Market After the Morning Rush
Tsukiji Market is one of Tokyo's most well-known destinations, famous for its early-morning tuna auctions and frenetic wholesale seafood stalls. However, visiting the market once the action has died d...
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.
