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...
[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.
North-South Train Service to Resume This Month After Bridge Collapse
Repairs to a railway bridge that was severed in March are wrapping up, and Vietnam's north-south service is expected to resume later this month.
[Video] 30 Days in Vietnam
In the abundance of Vietnam travel videos available online, there are a few surprises. Take, for instance, this entrancing clip featuring outtakes from an instant noodle commercial or the tear-je...
[Video] Co To: Vietnam's Best-Kept Island Secret
Three hours from northern Vietnam's Cai Rong Port, Co To Island is one of the few island attractions which remains a mystery to most Vietnamese travelers.
New Caves Open to Tourists at Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park
Tourism officials in Quang Binh province have opened two new caves in Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park to visitors.
Lee Starnes in Travel
Saved by Street Art: Penang's New Lease on Life
Of the 1,031 UNESCO World Heritage Sites across the planet, Penang manages to stand apart from its peers.
Vietnam Through an Upbeat Lens
Vietnam has spawned no shortage of travel videos over the last few years. From adrenaline-pumping motorbike adventures to bird's eye views of the country, these pieces have highlighted Vietnam's ...
Thailand Decides to Close Popular Island Being Trampled by Tourists
Thailand has decided to close one of its popular tourist islands, citing environmental and conservation concerns.
VietJet to Buy 100 Boeing Aircraft for $11.3bn
On the sidelines of American president Barack Obama’s visit to Vietnam, major aircraft manufacturer Boeing has secured a major business deal with the country's leading budget carrier.
5 Great Routes for Your Next Saigon – Hanoi Road Trip
Sometimes it seems like travel blogger Vietnam Coracle spends more time on Vietnam’s roads than a strung out truck driver. As such, we thought it wise to present his latest road trip guide that offers...
Passport Index Ranks Vietnamese Passports 157 Out of 199
Depending upon where a person – and their passport – are from, certain citizens of the world have greater access to foreign countries than others.
[Video] Flashy New Million-Dollar Boats Begin Saigon – Vung Tau Service
As the age of inferno-inducing hydrofoils draws to a close in Saigon, one local transport company is putting three brand new catamarans into operation between Saigon and the coastal city of Vung Tau.
Air New Zealand, Turkish Airlines to Fly Directly to Vietnam
Beginning in June, there will be direct flights from both Turkey and New Zealand to Vietnam.
Vietnam Removes Liquids Ban on Domestic Flights
Good news for those forced to chug their bottle of water in the airport security line before heading to the gate: Vietnam now allows you to bring your liquids, aerosols and gels on all domestic flight...
Man Boards Plane to Hong Kong, Loses $250,000 Mid-Flight
Last week, one airline passenger arrived in Hong Kong with his pockets considerably lighter, after an inflight thief robbed him of US$250,000 on board the aircraft.
Lee Starnes in Travel
[Photos] Con Dao: From Prison to Paradise
Fast earning a place on travelers' radar, sleepy Con Dao is home to pristine beaches, ornate rock formations and some of Vietnam's best diving. Pair these natural attractions with the island's trouble...
[Video] 5 Places to Get out and About in Yangon
Though Yangon remains far less developed than the urban centers in other Southeast Asian countries, Myanmar's largest metropolis definitely has some bits and pieces going on. From tasty street food&nb...
[Photos] Saigon Backpacker Brings His Furry Travel Companion to Phu Quoc
Traveling with friends can be difficult. While the old adage suggests that opposites attract, what might be a beautiful, blossoming friendship in your home city can quickly turn into a disaster when y...
Brian Letwin in Travel
[Photos] Inside Taiwan’s Premier Fish Market
Taiwan has plenty to be proud of: it sports an efficient public transportation network, some of the highest food safety standards in the world, an abundance of nature and incredible seafood.
[Photos] Nature Takes Over Abandoned Chinese Fishing Village
On tiny Gouqi Island, one of the 394 Shengsi Islands at the mouth of China's Yangtze River, lies Houtou Wan, a long-lost fishing village which now sits abandoned.
