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.
Quang Binh Moves Ahead With Son Doong Cable Car Plan
The government of Quang Binh province is proceeding with plans to build a cable car system inside Son Doong Cave, the world's largest.
[Video] A Bird's-Eye View of Vietnam's Natural Landscape
It’s not often that you can see Vietnam in all its snowy glory.
Vietnamese Trekker Earns Spot on Coveted Polar Expedition
Vietnamese athletes continue their foray into cold weather sports as local trekker Hoang Le Giang was selected to conquer the North Pole with a 300-kilometer sled trip this month.
AirAsia to Launch Vietnamese Budget Airline in 2018
One month after VietJet made its debut on the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange, regional budget carrier AirAsia has announced its intention to expand to Vietnam, launching a new airline with the help o...
Michael Tatarski in Travel
Looking Ahead While Remembering the Past: Cu Lac’s Bomb Crater Bar
The village of Cu Lac in central Vietnam is a postcard image of rural life. Water buffaloes and cattle graze among low-slung houses, and verdant rice paddies stretch to the nearby Ho Chi Minh Highway....
Dana Filek-Gibson in Travel
[Video] A Mesmerizing Timelapse of Mui Ne From Above
It’s safe to say that Rufus Blackwell has a soft spot for Vietnam.
Officials Ban Kayaking in Ha Long Bay
Starting this Saturday, kayaks will no longer be permitted in Ha Long Bay.
[Video] Vietnam Airlines’ Latest Promotional Video Is Lit
Vietnam's airline game is fierce these days. Competition among local carriers is cutthroat, with Vietnam Airlines and VietJet locked in an ongoing battle to become the country’s top domestic carrier a...
UK Warns Citizens of Adventure Travel Risks in Vietnam
After several recent accidents involving Brits in Vietnam, the UK government is warning its citizens about the risks associated with adventure trips in the Southeast Asian country.
Michael Tatarski in Travel
Saigoneer Getaways: Vietnam’s Subterranean Wonders
The dense, untouched forests of Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park in Quang Binh province hide some of the world’s greatest underground geological formations. Beneath the park’s stunning limestone mounta...
Speedboats to Con Dao Will Begin This June
Starting this June, high-speed boats to Con Dao will be available from the Mekong Delta’s Soc Trang province.
Hoi An Tour Outfit Offers Kayaking Excursion With Trash Cleanup
Environmentally conscious travelers can now add river cleanups to their tourist to-do list in Hoi An.
Vietnam Image Makes Final Round of Smithsonian Photo Contest
A Vietnamese photographer’s work is among the finalists of the Smithsonian’s 14th annual Photo Contest.
Ha Long Bay Disposes of 2 Tons of Rubbish Per Day: Official
In order to keep Ha Long Bay relatively clean for tourists, local authorities in Quang Ninh province are currently struggling to deal with the massive amount of rubbish found in the bay on a daily bas...
Vietnam Tourism Board Mulls Hotel Surcharge for Foreigners
In the future, hotel stays in Vietnam may be slightly more expensive for foreigners.
Vietnamese Travel Firm Debuts Luxury King Kong Tour
Ahead of the forthcoming blockbuster Kong: Skull Island, a local travel company is capitalizing on Vietnam's prominent role in the movie by introducing a luxury tour of its filming locations.
Vietnam and Australia Begin Work and Holiday Visa Agreement
Australia and Vietnam have begun a reciprocal work and holiday visa arrangement.
Lee Starnes in Travel
Saigoneer Getaways: Exploring the Izakayas of Japan
“I always liked side-paths, little dark back-alleys behind the main road,” Dostoyevsky writes in his 1879 novel, The Brothers Karamazov. “There one finds adventures and surprises, and precious metal i...
Hue's Imperial City to Open at Night in April
Tourists who are fond of Hue’s Imperial City but tired of central Vietnam’s scorching heat will be glad to learn that they can soon visit the tourist attraction at night.
Saigon-Vung Tau Hydrofoil Service Reboots With Flashy New Fleet
Last December, many Saigoneers were saddened to hear that city authorities asked two long-time hydrofoil service operators to cease their business. However, according to a new announcement by the loca...
