The Year of the Horse Gallops into The Grand Ho Tram
Inspired by the spirit of the horse, The Grand Ho Tram encourages you to have a year of success, confidence, and new horizons. Traditional Tết performances and activities alongside special feasts and opportunities for revelry will usher in a year of remarkable achievements and memorable moments.
Vietnam Welcomes 21m Tourists in 2025, Highest-Ever Figure in History
Last year marked an impressive year for tourism in Vietnam. A record number of 21.17 million international tourists visite...
Hanoi's Proposal to Stop Train Service Might Spell the End of 'Train Street'
Hanoi’s infamous train street might be going away if a new municipal plan becomes a reality.
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At Kon Tum's Đăk Đrinh Lake, Life Slows to a Therapeutic Pace
Đăk Đrinh Lake lies in the northern reaches of Kon Tum, where the hills rise in slow, deliberate waves and the pace of life is set by the land. The Ca Dong ethnic communities remain here, maintaining their language, stilt houses, and routines that have shaped this corner of the highlands for generations.
Paul Christiansen in Saigoneer Getaways
Waterfalls, Langur, Oysters and Abandoned Colonial Villas: A Lăng Cô Getaway
What lies between Đà Nẵng and Huế?
Just 50km From Hanoi, Đường Lâm Village Is a Charming Historical Relic
If one were to strike out west from Hanoi and follow the Red River for some 50 kilometers, there they will find Đường Lâm Village — a quintessence of rural Vietnam.
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Cát Tiên National Park Is the Perfect Cure for the Festering Wounds of Chronic Urban Life
What’s new? What’s trendy? What haven’t I explored? Such questions often dictate our travel plans, but sometimes, we’d be better off asking the opposite: What’s old? What’s impervious to being in style? Where have I been before and loved?
Mũi Né Among Top 10 Trending Travel Destinations Globally in 2026, Booking Says
Travel site Booking.com dubbed Mũi Né “one of 2026’s trending travel spots,” reflective of the international attention and domestic emphasis the beach city is currently receiving.
[Video] A Bike Ride Through the Majestic Mountains of Sapa
This calming video follows a group of bikers through the peaks and valleys of Sapa’s beautiful but challenging terrain.
Noi Bai’s Sleep Pods Back Online After 10 Week Suspension
Ten weeks after airport authorities closed them down, the sleep pods at Hanoi’s Noi Bai Airport are back in operation.
US Travel Mag Lists Vietnam As Top 20 Destination For Solo Travelers
Vietnam has made Travel + Leisure’s list of top 20 countries for solo travelers, coming in at number 6 overall, and top in Asia.
Passengers On Delayed Flights In Vietnam To Receive Compensation
Starting December 1, Vietnamese airlines will be required to give passengers compensation in the form of meals and accommodation if their flights are delayed or canceled, reports Sài Gòn Giải Phóng.
Vietnam, SE Asian Countries Take A Step Closer Towards Single Visa Policy
At the 10th International Travel Expo last week in HCMC, tourism officials from Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Thailand and Myanmar agreed that a single visa policy should be put in place to ease trave...
In Defense Of Vung Tau: Why It Might Not Be So Bad After All
We’re not exactly sure why Vung Tau gets a bad rap. Sure it doesn’t have the cleanest beaches in the world, nor is it the most charming coastal destination, but many Saigonese seem more willing to tak...
[Video] Breathtaking Da Nang Time Lapse
While we love our Saigon timelpase videos, they’re decidedly urban. Sure Cu Chi and other rural districts are technically included for administrative purposes, but few consider them when discussing th...
[Photos] Sunset Over Hanoi’s Hồ Tây (West Lake)
Hanoi’s West Lake, one of the signature lakes of the Vietnamese capital, has been an important part of the city’s history for over a thousand years. Hanoians have long revered the Lake, inspiring seve...
Incredible Video Shows Man “Dive” Into Exploding Volcano
Explorer Sam Cossman, a documentarian who specializes in capturing extreme forces of nature, recently uploaded this shocking video to Youtube showing his slightly insane expedition into the Marum Crat...
Tours Of Vietnam’s Son Doong Cave Suspended
Tours to Vietnam’s Son Doong Cave, the largest ever discovered, have been suspended following the conclusion of a one-year pilot program, reports Thanh Nien.
Vietnam Considers Waiving Visas For 9 Nationalities
The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Ministry of Transport is seeking approval to waive visa requirements for citizens of France, Germany, the UK, Spain, Italy, Australia, New Zealand, ...
[Photos] A LEGO Couple’s Journey Across Vietnam
Earlier this year, we saw Scottish couple, Craig McCartney and Lindsey Haggerty, travel across Europe and SE Asia with 2 Lego companions, taking pictures of the plastic toys along the way.
[Video] The Beauty Of Lý Sơn Island
Lý Sơn Island, located in Quảng Ngãi Province, is a favorite place for travelers to enjoy crystal clear waters, large volcanic cliffs and verdant landscapes.
12 Photos Of Mộc Châu’s Majestic Peaks and Valleys
One of Vietnam’s famous mountainous regions, Mộc Châu never disappoints visitors with its marvelous beauty.
Vietnamese Company Launches Hanoi – Ha Long Bay Seaplane Service
Vietnamese aviation company, Hai Au, has big plans for the untapped luxury seaplane services market. The airline is set to launch its Hanoi-Ha Long Bay route in September and has its eyes on other pop...
Irishman Completes Epic Cross-Country Road Trip With An Unlikely Companion
When Irishman, Dan McAllen arrived in Vietnam for a 2-week road trip from Saigon to Hanoi, one of his first orders of business was to buy a motorbike.
[Photos] Crossing This Quảng Ngãi Bridge Will Make You Question Your Life Decisions
This bridge suspension bridge, which traverses the Re river, is notorious among locals for its rotten wood planks, held together by a steel wire. However, despite the danger, residents of Gọi Re villa...
Cambodia To Raise Visa Fees In October
Traveling to Cambodia is about to get a bit more expensive.
Soon You’ll Be Able To Buy Train Tickets Online In Vietnam
Starting this Lunar New Year, you will be able to use your credit card to pay for a train tickets on Vietnam Railways, allowing you to avoid the typical long lines.
Bitexco Wants To Manage Ha Long Bay
With Ha Long Bay becoming one of Vietnam’s most popular tourist destinations, the UNESCO World Heritage Site has become difficult to manage.
