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.
Ha Long Bay Cave Parties Annoy Locals and Officials
Move over, boat tours: lavish parties are the new “it” travel experience in Ha Long Bay’s secluded caves, despite opposition from locals and conservationists.
[Video] Vietnam’s Beauty Takes Center Stage in This Breathtaking Timelapse
Travel videos are a dime a dozen these days, and Vietnam is especially suited to such productions thanks to its diverse geography. As a result, it is hard to stand out from the YouTube crowd, but we’r...
[Photos] A Black-and-White Glimpse of 1977 Thailand
In a stunning, black-and-white photo collection, one unknown photographer gives viewers a glimpse of Thai life in 1977.
Dana Filek-Gibson in Travel
Experts to Dismantle Hoi An’s Japanese Bridge for Restoration
In an effort to restore Hoi An’s famed 17th-century Japanese Bridge, conservation experts plan to dismantle the structure entirely and perform restoration work on its individual pieces before rebuildi...
[Photos] Check out Vung Tau’s Massive Arms Museum
Next time you’re in Vung Tau, skip the beach and the giant, outstretched arms of Jesus. Instead, swing by the largest private weapons museum in the country.
[Video] A Quick Dose of Thai Travel Inspiration
In an age of GoPros and DSLRs, everyone’s a filmmaker. Many a backpacker has set off on their very own Southeast Asian adventure and come home with a detailed, hour-long opus documenting their travels...
Vietnam Lifts Travel Restrictions on Foreign Visitors to Co To Island
Pack your bags: Quang Ninh province officials recently lifted travel restrictions for foreigners visiting Co To Island.
Lee Starnes in Travel
[Photos] Cool, Calm and Collected: Life in Cau Hai Lagoon
Forty kilometers southeast of Hue, Cau Hai Lagoon is among the largest freshwater lagoons in Southeast Asia. Tucked between the East Sea and the mountains of central Vietnam, its placid waters are hom...
Brian Letwin in Travel
[Photos] Take a Trip Through Taipei’s Tech Wonderland
Though Taiwan is known abroad for its electronics, the most impressive by-product of this robust industry lies in the heart of Taipei.
Vietnam Airlines May Fly Nonstop to USA in 2018
Long layovers between Vietnam and the United States might soon be a thing of the past as Vietnam Airlines recently announced its wishes to begin nonstop flights to the US in 2018.
[Video] A Skateboarding Journey Through Vietnam
When it comes to travel porn on the internet, Vietnam has its fair share of flashy, share-worthy vacation videos.
[Photos] Photographers Capture Firefly Season in Japan
For Saigoneers, the arrival of summer usually equals either raincoat season or swimming pool season. But, for a select group of photographers in Japan, with summer comes fireflies and a chance to capt...
Lee Starnes in Travel
[Photos] Down From the Mountains: Da Lat to Nha Trang by Motorbike
The winding northern route which snakes between Da Lat and Nha Trang is full of pine forests, mountain jungles and coastal plains.
ASEAN Nations Mull Joint Visa to Boost Tourism
Tourists visiting Southeast Asia will be able to move freely among ASEAN member countries if talks over a single visa policy prove fruitful.
Vietnam Renews Visa Waivers for Europeans
In an effort to boost Vietnam’s tourism industry, the government has extended a visa exemption program for citizens from five European countries for another year.
[Video] French Travel Program Showcases Southern Vietnam
In a recently aired episode of French travel show Echappées Belles, Vietnam takes center stage.
[Photos] 57 New Caves Discovered in Quang Binh
A team of international experts has uncovered a slew of new caves in Vietnam, adding to the country’s already impressive subterranean collection.
[Photos] Vietnam's 'Human Tsunami' Has Hit This Thanh Hoa Beach
In the wake of a 40-degree heatwave, northern residents are flocking to Thanh Hoa province's Sam Son Beach by the thousands.
[Video] Drone Captures Enormity of Vietnam's Largest Buddhist Pagoda
Home to sprawling pagodas and incredible natural scenery, northern Vietnam's Ninh Binh now makes regular appearances on travelers' itineraries, often for its most famous attraction, Tam Coc.
[Video] Adventure Cyclist Takes on Vietnam’s Hinterlands
While Vietnam is often billed as a cultural and culinary destination, the country also boasts its fair share of adventure sports.
