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In the hands of the gods: Vietnam’s Golden Bridge goes viral
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August 2, 2018February 4, 2023

In the hands of the gods: Vietnam’s Golden Bridge goes viral

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. Nestled in the forested hills of central Vietnam two giant concrete hands emerge from the trees, holding up a bridge. The glimmering golden bridge has been crowded with gleeful...

When paddy fields cast a golden glow in northern Vietnam
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July 28, 2018December 5, 2018

When paddy fields cast a golden glow in northern Vietnam

As harvest season nears, Bac Son in Lang Son Province weaves a colorful tapestry that is not to be missed. Bac Son Town nestles in the heart of a valley formed by large limestone mountains. It is an arresting sight at any time of the year, but adds spectacularly to its charms during the harvest...

Saigon among world’s fastest growing tourist cities
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July 27, 2018October 3, 2018

Saigon among world’s fastest growing tourist cities

Foreign tourists watch fireworks display on the Saigon sky during the New Year’s Eve 2018 Photo by VnExpress/Thanh Nguyen Ho Chi Minh City has been listed among the 15 fastest-growing tourist cities in the world by the Travelsupermarket website. The website used data from British market research firm Euromonitor International to compile a list of...

For a cheap, peach of a beach, Vietnam’s the place
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July 23, 2018October 3, 2018

For a cheap, peach of a beach, Vietnam’s the place

Three of the most affordable beaches on earth are in Vietnam, according to TravelBird, a Netherlands-based travel site. Let’s face it. Most travelers in the world are budget conscious. We make plans well in advance to be able to truly relax on beautiful beaches. So here’s the good news. In its third annual Beach Price...

Vietnam resort hotel ranked among the best in the world
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July 23, 2018October 3, 2018

Vietnam resort hotel ranked among the best in the world

 Four Seasons The Nam Hai in Hoi An. Photo courtesy of Four Seasons The Nam Hai The Four Seasons The Nam Hai Hotel & Resort in Vietnam has been listed as one of 100 best hotels in the world. The only Vietnamese hotel in the annual list compiled by the famous Travel + Leisure magazine is a...

Vietnam’s 400-year-old town rated among world’s 15 best tourism cities
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July 20, 2018October 3, 2018

Vietnam’s 400-year-old town rated among world’s 15 best tourism cities

Vietnam’s 400-year-old town rated among world’s 15 best tourism cities U.S. travel site Travel + Leisure names Hoi An in list of tourism cities around the world to explore this year. Old houses are seen across the Hoai River in Hoi An. Photo by VnExpress/Huong Chi Hoi An, 30 kilometers south of Da Nang, has...

The magnificent Kingdom of Caves in Vietnam
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July 1, 2018October 3, 2018

The magnificent Kingdom of Caves in Vietnam

Son Doong or Thien Duong cave might have hogged the international spotlight, but other caves are equally spectacular options. Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park in Quang Binh Province is frequently referred to as the “Kingdom of Caves” for the magnificent specimens it hosts.  Its profile soared worldwide when the largest and most spectacular cave of...

When rice fields sparkle in Vietnam’s northern highlands – Mu Cang Chai
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June 22, 2018December 4, 2018

When rice fields sparkle in Vietnam’s northern highlands – Mu Cang Chai

The famous terraced fields in Mu Cang Chai turn into undulating reflecting pools during the watering season For a long time, the mention of Mu Cang Chai evoked images of a far away, remote, untouched place for many travelers; so much so that the name was used as a synonym and idiom for something very...

Two Vietnam beaches among world’s top 50
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June 20, 2018October 3, 2018

Two Vietnam beaches among world’s top 50

US News lists Nha Trang and Phu Quoc as great seaside spots with white sandy beaches and clear blue waters. A crowded beach and a quiet one in Vietnam have made it to the list of top 50 beaches in the world compiled by the U.S. News newspaper. The 12-km long Tran Phu beach in the coastal...