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...
[Photos] Check Out Vietnam Airlines’ New Star Trek-like Uniforms
For the first time in 15 years, Vietnam Airlines has unveiled a set of new uniforms for its pilots and cabin crews.
Vietnamese Airlines Must Now Offer Ticket Refunds After 5-Hour Delays
A circular that took effect on Sunday seeks to partially address the inconveniences caused by chronically late departures in Vietnam by requiring local airlines to offer compensation for passengers wh...
AirAsia Launches Asean Pass: Up To 10 Flights For US$160
You’ve probably already spent a fair amount of your travel fund over Tết, but AirAsia’s new Asean Pass may have you digging a bit deeper into your pockets.
Awesome Drone Video of Vietnam’s Hang En Cave
Local photographer, Ryan Deboodt, recently paid a visit to Hang En Cave, the third largest ever discovered, with his camera-mounted drone.
[Video] Inside Vietnam Airlines' Sexy New 787-9 Dreamliners
Vietnam Railways isn’t the only Vietnamese transportation company upping their standards. In an effort to compete at the highest levels of international air travel, Vietnam Airlines has plans to buy 2...
Da Nang to Launch Helicopter Tours in April
Starting in April, visitors to Da Nang will be able to take in the city’s sights from the air with helicopter tours.
[Photos] What It’s Like to Take a Flight on North Korea’s Air Koryo, 'World’s Worst Airline'
According to Skytrax, which ranks and reviews 681 airlines, North Korea’s Air Koryo is the least pleasant to fly. The state-owned airline is the only carrier on the site that has a 1-star ranking and ...
[Photos] A Closer Look At Vietnam’s New 5-Star Trains
More details and photos of Vietnam’s new 5-star trains have popped up in the local press this week, providing pricing information and a deeper look at the upscale amenities which promise to provide a ...
[Photos] 5-Star Train Makes Debut on Vietnam’s North-South Railway
After four months of upgrades, a train consisting of Vietnam Railway’s typical rolling stock has been relaunched as a 5-star train, the first of its kind in Vietnam.
[Photos] Tà Chì Nhù: Vietnam’s "Ocean Of Clouds"
Within the rolling hills of Yen Bai Province sits Tà Chì Nhù, Vietnam's 6th tallest mountain at 2,979 meters.
Vietnamese Airlines May Soon Offer Direct Flights to the US
For Vietnamese and expats who frequently travel between Vietnam and the U.S., you may not have to endure long stop overs much longer.
Construction Of Phan Thiet Airport Set To Kick-Off This Month
After getting the Prime Minister’s approval last September, construction of the Phan Thiet Airport is scheduled to commence this month according to provincial People’s Committee.
Lee Starnes in Travel
[Photos] Phú Quốc: An Idyllic Beach Getaway…For Now
A short 45-minute flight from Saigon takes you away from the city’s frenetic energy and drops you in a place where the sounds of waves hitting the sand replace the endless honking horns of busses and ...
Jetstar Tops The List Of Most Delayed Airlines In Vietnam
According to a recent survey, Jetstar Pacific is Vietnam’s tardiest airline with 30.6% of their flights delayed.
Da Nang Makes NY Times' '52 Places to Go in 2015' List
Over the past decade, Da Nang has boosted its profile as an international tourist destination with its beautiful beaches, fine dining and luxury hotels.
Huffington Post: “21 Reasons To Fall In Love With Vietnam”
The Huffington Post recently released their list of “21 Reasons To Fall In Love With Vietnam,” highlighting the country’s natural beauty, food and people among other things.
Lee Starnes in Travel
48 Hours In Tam Cốc-Bích Động
As you approach the small town of Tam Cốc-Bích Động, limestone karsts jump out of the endlessly flat terrain like monuments to the days of yesteryear.
Condé Nast's "10 Reasons To Visit Ho Chi Minh City Now"
In a mix between a Rough Guides list and a "36 Hours" New York Times piece, Condé Nast, one of the World’s leading publishers, recently compiled “10 Reasons To Visit Ho Chi Minh City Now.”
You Can Now Take A Seaplane From HCMC To Phan Thiet
After a seemingly successful launch of its seaplane service between Hanoi and Ha Long Bay last September, a Vietnamese aviation company kicked-off its HCMC – Phan Thiet service last Saturday.
[Video] 1200 Hours In Vietnam Hyperlapse
Last October, Evan Corrigan used his iPhone 5 to create this nifty hyperlapse of his 1200 hours in Vietnam.
