The bridge in Da Nang is designed to make visitors feel like they’re taking a stroll on a shimmering thread stretching across the hands of gods Just months after it opened to public, Vietnam’s amazing Golden Bridge continues to grab the world’s attention. The Time magazine has listed it in its list of top 100 World’s Greatest...
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Vietnam trip among the easiest on the pocket
Da Lat is a top holiday heaven thanks to its natural beauty and cool weather all year round. Photo by VnExpress A leading Indian news site has introduced Vietnam as a “super cheap” travel destination for budget-conscious globetrotters. Indian newspaper News Nation has picked Vietnam among the top five most affordable places to visit. It highlights Da...
Discover a hidden bay in Vietnam before the hordes arrive
Cai Beo floating village is a must-visit place on a tour of Lan Ha Bay in Hai Phong. Photo by Giang Son Dong Thrillist lists Vietnam’s Lan Ha Bay among the lesser-known places to visit in Southeast Asia before they become touristy. The New York-based travel site has drawn up a list of beautiful places...
One-day tour to Ninh Binh, aka Ha Long Bay on land
It is no exaggeration to describe Ninh Binh, 60 miles to the south of Hanoi, as “heaven on earth.” With its waterways, limestone karsts and paddy fields coming together in harmony, Ninh Binh has been a hidden gem overlooked by foreign tourists for years. But the home of Hoa Lu, the ancient feudal capital of...
A soothing 3-day holiday on Cat Ba Island
Pristine beaches, fishing villages and quiet caves provide soul therapy on an island in north Vietnam. Where is Cat Ba? Cat Ba is the biggest island in the world famous Ha Long Bay, so it is easy to understand why it is well known to most tourists who visit Vietnam. This has helped add comforts...
Come September, and Vietnam’s THE place to go to
September is the best time to visit Sa Pa to explore the beauty of golden rice terraces. Some of Vietnam’s tourist destinations are at their beautiful best in September, affirms an Intrepid Travel recommendation. In a guide to the most ideal destinations in September compiled by the U.K.-based travel company, Vietnam tops the list. “Whilst...
Think again! 8 misconceptions about a Son Doong cave tour
Exploring the famous Son Doong Cave is not as difficult as people think. Au Contraire, mon ami. Many people think that booking a tour to Son Doong cave is like making reservation at the finest restaurant in town or getting a front row ticket to a basketball game. Yes and no. And the nos are...
Vietnam notches up another solo travel kudo
A tourist sits on a cliff on top of Pha Luong Mountain in Son La Province in northern Vietnam. Photo by VnExpress/Meo Gia U.S. News lists Vietnam as one of 30 best solo travel destinations alongside neighbors Singapore and Thailand. The increasing popularity of solo travel has trained the spotlight on safe destinations. The U.S. News newspaper...