Street vendor with a bicycle in the urban market of Hanoi, Vietnam. — photo: Tan Danh

Hanoi’s oldest hotel: A century of change, with guests

Hanoi’s oldest hotel: A century of change, with guests from Charlie Chaplin to Tim Cook Charlie Chaplin is worth knowing before you plan the route. The Grand Hôtel Métropole Palace was built on the site of what was once a lake. Archival photo A view of the hotel’s exterior in 1908. The hotel was co-founded…

Tourists in traditional boats explore scenic Halong Bay cliffs. — photo: Quang Nguyen Vinh

Tourist in Singapore walks 14 km at night to dodge $40 Grab fare

Tourist in Singapore walks 14 km at night to dodge $40 Grab fare Tourist Singapore Walks: Asia’s ‘most beautiful island’ reports $1.76B tourism revenues in 9 months HCMC set to begin construction of 3 new metro lines for $9.6B Thai high school student. 16, stuns China’s table tennis number two Lin Shidong in major Asian…

Serene panorama of palm-lined Phu Quoc beach with a distant boat on the calm sea. — photo: Van Trang Ho

Sun Group, Visa partner to develop digital tourism services

Sun Group, Visa partner to develop digital tourism services in Vietnam Foreign tourists sip beer in floodwater as heavy rain swamps Ho Chi Minh City center Sun Group. Visa signed a strategic partnership on Sept. 23 to develop digital tourism, payment and customer loyalty services, with Phu Quoc and APEC 2027 among their priorities. Foreign…

Colorful display of multiple national flags on stands, showcasing international diversity. — photo: Paresh Patil

Air Canada’s 12,800-km nonstop flight to Singapore to

Air Canada’s 12,800-km nonstop flight to Singapore to be suspended after two years Foreign tourists sip beer in floodwater as heavy rain swamps Ho Chi Minh City center The Canadian flag carrier Air Canada will suspend its nonstop Vancouver–Singapore route after two years of operation. Ending Singapore’s only direct air link with Canada. The route,…

Famous local snacks in Hanoi — banh goi, banh tom, nom bo kho, nem chua ran, banh ran, xoi xeo, tao pho and che

Famous Local Snacks in Hanoi: 8 Street Bites Locals Love

A good Hanoi local snacks list is shorter than the city’s full food map on purpose. These are the small bites people grab between meals — fried, sweet, cool, or sticky — sold from counters and pavement stalls across the Old Quarter and beyond. Use this Hanoi local snacks guide to order with confidence on…

loneliest road winding mountain highway in Vietnam — photo: TUAN PHAN / Pexels

Vietnam’s Loneliest Road: Ho Chi Minh Trail West Branch

Vietnam’s Loneliest Road: Ho Chi Minh Trail West Branch The loneliest road in this story is the western branch of the Ho Chi Minh Trail in Quang Tri Province. Moreover, a photo of that empty stretch, titled “Vietnam’s loneliest road,” drew more than 7,000 likes after a Russian traveler shared it in a Facebook group…

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Vietnam Family Holiday Packages: Why SJourney’s New

Vietnam Family Holiday Packages: Why SJourney’s New Whole-Carriage Suite Is Worth Knowing About Vietnam family holiday packages often involve several regions, which makes. Additionally, transportation one of the most important decisions in the planning. Thus, in addition, process. Vietnam Family Holiday Trends and Analysis For families travelling across generations the question&#8230 How Vietnam Family Holiday…

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Private Tours of Vietnam: What a Well-Curated Night Looks

Private Tours of Vietnam: What a Well-Curated Night Looks Like, from Hanoi to Cat Tien Private Tours Vietnam : Furthermore when travellers research private tours of The Southeast Asian nation the focus is usually on daytime freedom: a private guide. Thus, flexible transport a slower pace or more time at places that&#8230. However, The post…

Hanoi food guide cover — what Hanoi eats from sunrise to midnight

Hanoi Food Guide: What Locals Eat From Sunrise to Late Night

A strong Hanoi food guide is less about a checklist of dishes and more about timing. From steaming bowls of pho at sunrise to late-night snacks on tiny plastic stools, the city’s food scene follows its own daily rhythm. This Hanoi food guide maps a typical eating day — what locals reach for at each…