An Ode to Vũng Tàu, Saigon's Unwavering Summer Crush
I recently took a trip to Vũng Tàu after a long summer of cultural research, which had me traveling up and down Vietnam. It had been seven years since I’d been back to the homeland, and 19 since I’d last seen the beaches of Vũng Tàu, when I was only 16. It felt like returning to a high school crush, and it made me think of the words of Trần Thiện Thanh, who once wrote, “Nhớ lúc xa xưa mười sáu trăng tròn…” I won’t say I wasn’t looking for something familiar, poetic, and possibly even as sappy.
Paul Christiansen in Travel
In Hội An’s Pottery Museum, Mini Clay Landmarks Hold Unexpected Memories
When preparing to visit Hội An’s Thanh Hà Pottery Museum, I didn’t anticipate an opportunity to reminisce. I hadn’t been to the museum dedicated to the region’s pottery traditions before, so how could it illicit fond memories?
Kit Humphrey in Travel
The Poetry of Everyday Life in Central Vietnam's Coastal Towns
Traveling south through central Vietnam by train can bring you to the familiar or the obscure: the Disney-fication of Hội An, the peaceful bays of Quy Nhơn, or the thrill of derelict spaces in Huế.
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.
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.
[Photos] Water Jet Packs Now Available In Nha Trang
The extreme water sport, Flyboarding (basically water jet packs) has made it way to Nha Trang. Now you can fly above the water like Marty Mcfly.
Hanoi’s Noi Bai Airport Launches Sleep Pod Services
After first capsule hotel opened its doors in Saigon earlier this year, the pod concept is now being applied at Noi Bai International Airport.
5 Remarkable Places To Discover In Lai Châu
Blessed with cloudy peaks, enchanting valleys and stunning rice paddies, one can marvel at Lai Châu’s beautiful scenery without spending a fortune.
Son Doong Cave Tours Fully Booked Through 2015
Vietnam's Son Doong Cave, the largest in the world, is fully booked until 2015, according to Vietnamese tourism officials.
A Guide To Phu Quoc’s Beaches
Phu Quoc, the popular tourist island and former prison, is set for some major changes between now and 2030. Though many feel that these plans will turn the island into another generic SE Asian re...
3 Vietnam Hotels Named “Best In Asia”
3 Vietnam hotels have made Travel + Leisure’s 2014 “World’s Best Awards,” according to DTI News.
Tan Son Nhat Ordered To Reduce Food Prices
Outside of Burger King and Popeye’s, most of the food sold at Tan Son Nhat Airport is provided by one of two companies Autogrill VFS or Song Viet, both of which think that their prices are fair. But t...
Brian Letwin in Travel
This Great Annotated Map Shows The Best Route Between Saigon And Hanoi
Intimidated by the prospect of driving from Saigon to Hanoi? While this awesome annotated map from Vietnam Coracle won’t help you with the winding roads full of busses and trucks, it should at least a...
[Video] Stunning Ha Long Bay Timelapse
When timelapse photographer, Rufus Blackwell traveled to Ha Long Bay last year, he brought along his Canon 5D mk3 and a GoPro to make this awesome video.
