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.
Hanoi to Spend $2m on Promotional Materials With CNN
Hanoi city officials have inked a two-year, US$2 million deal with American news channel CNN to air promotional tourism material in the hope of attracting foreign visitors and boosting the capital’s i...
Thailand to Cut Visa Fees for Tourists From 19 Countries
Thailand has decided to waive visa fees for some countries and halve visa-on-arrival costs for tourists from other nations as part of a three-month tourism promotion running from December 1, 2016 to F...
Ly Son Island Breaks Ground on $8.8m Port
Last week, local authorities in Ly Son District, Quang Ngai province broke ground on the island’s new port.
[Video] Hong Kong’s Frenetic Energy in 4 Minutes
Documenting the scenery of a city is pretty straightforward: you find a nice view, aim your camera and shoot. But capturing the energy of a city on film is often easier said than done.
Dana Filek-Gibson in Travel
Earn a Free Stay in Da Lat by Planting a Tree
In Da Lat, the cozy Nha Gio Countryside guesthouse opens its doors to travelers who are willing to plant a tree as payment for a night’s stay.
Indonesia's Lion Air to Launch New Airline in Vietnam
Indonesia’s largest airline, Lion Air, recently unveiled its plan to establish a joint venture airline in Vietnam.
Saigon-Vung Tau Hydrofoil Service to End in December
By the end of this year, Saigoneers will no longer be able to take a hydrofoil to Vung Tau.
[Photos] A Glimpse Into Mongolia's Tough Way of Life
Despite Mongolia’s -15oC winters, an intrepid photographer has waded through thick layers of snowfall and braved local hostility to capture life in the mysterious East Asian nation.
Dana Filek-Gibson in Travel
Vietnam Launches New National Tourism Website
On Tuesday, the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) launched its new and improved tourism website in an effort to boost the quality of the country’s tourism information and services.
[Video] Saigon Slows Down In New 4K Travel Video
Through the lens of digital artist Lorenz Hideyoshi, Saigon appears serene even in the midst of a hectic day.
TSN’s International Terminal Adds Free Napping, Play Areas
Saigon’s Tan Son Nhat International Airport continues to step up its amenity game as the airport has recently added a sleep zone and a children’s play place to its offerings.
Thai Lion Air Opens Low-Cost Bangkok-Saigon Route
Saigoneers will soon have another option for flights to Bangkok, as Thai Lion Air is set to offer daily flights between the two cities.
[Photos] Travel Vietnam With These Cheeky Nón Lá
Nón lá have become the star of the show for an upcoming sea voyage organized by the Southeast Asian and Japanese Youth Program (SSEAYP), all thanks to a band of whimsical young Vietnamese.
Phu Quoc Grapples With Fresh Water Shortage as Tourism Grows
Currently welcoming a staggering 1 million visitors a year, Phu Quoc is having a bittersweet moment. On the one hand, this figure marks an important milestone in the island’s tourism development; on t...
Hanoi Tourism Union Proposes Controversial 'Formosa Tour' in Central Vietnam
Feeling inspired by the mass fish death that took place last April in central Vietnam, a Hanoi tourism union recently unveiled its latest travel package, which will take prospective tourists through a...
[Photos] Meet the Indonesian Community Where Women Run the Show
For this series of colorful snapshots, Indonesian blogger and travel writer Rathina Sankari ventured into a unique ethnic enclave located in the highlands of Indonesia's West Sumatra, home to the Mina...
Lee Starnes in Travel
[Photos] Time Stands Still on Sri Lanka's Colonial-Era Trains
The train from Colombo to Ella rolls along Sri Lanka’s undulating hills on a set of uneven tracks. Aging passenger cars, hot and crowded, click-clack past a patchwork of verdant tea plantations and qu...
VNA to Buy 10 New A350 Airbus, Fly Nonstop to LAX
It looks like Vietnam is pushing to make nonstop flights to and from the United States a reality as Vietnam Airlines just signed a deal with Airbus for a fleet of 10 aircraft built especially for long...
Japanese Budget Airline Opens Routes to Tokyo, Osaka and Okinawa
Budget carrier Vanilla Air now flies between Saigon and three Japanese destinations: Tokyo, Okinawa and Osaka.
VietJet Will Fly to Hong Kong in December
Beginning in December, VietJet will offer direct flights between Saigon and Hong Kong.
