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Aussie guest raves about one dish in HCM City, vows to never forget it

Recently, travel writer Ben Groundwater shared his 48-hour culinary adventure in HCM City in an article in the Sydney Morning Herald.

Hidden in plain sight: Secret Saigon commando base inside city zoo

Nhan Huong café in Saigon Zoo operated as a covert revolutionary base from 1963 to 1975 and is now a historical site.

Ceramic wonder: Hanoi pagoda stuns with unique Bat Trang architecture

Tieu Dao Pagoda in Hanoi features walls, statues, and altars made from handcrafted ceramics.

Can AI replace tourism staff? Travel tech shakes up the industry

With just $200 a month, AI tools are reshaping the way travel firms operate, raising questions about human job security.

Ninh Binh’s lime-cured goat named among world’s top goat dishes

A Vietnamese delicacy from Ninh Binh, de tai chanh, earns global praise from Taste Atlas.

Traveling Vietnam in 1994: Mines, hammocks, and heartfelt kindness

British traveler Simon O’Reilly shares his vivid memories of Vietnam’s early days of tourism in 1994.

Merging Lam Dong, Binh Thuan, Dak Nong could create a tourism paradise

The proposal to merge Lam Dong, Binh Thuan, and Dak Nong provinces into a single administrative unit, tentatively named Lam Dong, has sparked widespread public interest.

Bizarre-looking sea delicacy surprises diners with its delicious taste

Though it resembles a sea bug, the crunchy, sweet oc song kinh is a prized coastal specialty.

Tourists shocked by ‘rivers of trash’ as Vietnam races to green its tourism

From plastic in Ha Long Bay to green gaps nationwide, experts urge immediate reform in Vietnam’s tourism model.

Wanderlust magazine spotlights Vietnam’s top adventure travel spots

A new feature from Wanderlust places Vietnam front and center for nature lovers and thrill-chasers.

Village likened to ‘mini Singapore’, attracts tourists due to special policy

Perched precariously on a mountain range over 1,000 meters high and requiring a 5-6 hour trek through the forest to reach, Aur village in Quang Nam is a popular destination, thanks to its "communal feeding of guests" tradition.

Three remarkable Hai Phong temples attracting spiritual tourists

From Vietnam’s largest bronze Buddha to a hidden cave shrine, Hai Phong’s temples are must-visits.

Three unusual Hai Phong dishes that scare at first, delight later

From stir-fried mollusks to boiled rats, Hai Phong’s culinary oddities leave a lasting impression on adventurous food lovers.

Bun cha listed among Asia’s best meat dishes by Taste Atlas

Vietnamese favorites like bun cha and bo nhung giam earn global praise in Taste Atlas rankings.

Bond’s music video ‘Victory’ casts Ha Long Bay in a dazzling new light

The world-renowned wonder of Ha Long Bay has never looked more mesmerizing than in Victory, the new music video by the internationally acclaimed string quartet Bond.

Uoc Le village preserves 500-year-old pork roll-making tradition

Artisans of Uoc Le still use age-old techniques to make world-renowned pork rolls.

Ha Long Int’l Cruise Port: Where global travelers meet VN’s natural masterpiece

Instead of flying to Vietnam and then traveling to Ha Long Bay by various means, there's now a more unique and romantic way to reach this UNESCO World Natural Heritage site - via the Ha Long International Cruise Port.

Hanoi to celebrate craftsmanship and culture at 2025 Tourism Gift Festival

From Bat Trang ceramics to Phu Yen seafood, the three-day festival promotes Hanoi as a must-visit destination.

Sin Suoi Ho: Where no gates, no guards, and no greed welcome the world

A remote Hmong village offers a rare blend of beauty, hospitality, and trust that keeps travelers coming back.

Japanese guest praises Hanoi’s ‘underground’ market, says it's worth a visit

Located in the basement of a building, Hang Da Market in Hoan Kiem District in Hanoi is affectionately dubbed the "underground market" by locals and visitors alike.