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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
Hanoi street crossing can feel like a real-life video game on day one. The Old Quarter fills with motorbikes from every direction, and first-time visitors often freeze at the curb waiting for a gap that never quite arrives. This Hanoi street crossing guide turns that chaos into a simple system: how traffic actually works, what…
Vietnam Tour for Honeymoon: A Royal Wellness Escape in Hue Vietnam Tour Honeymoon : Subsequently a honeymoon in The country does not have to be built entirely around beaches. However, for couples who want cultural depth without giving up time to relax. Furthermore, in contrast hue… For deeper insights explore our related coverage: The economy…
Hanoi dinner guide plans get easier once you sort the night into five practical styles. First night or fifth, choosing where to eat can still feel crowded: steaming pho, smoky bun cha, quiet local kitchens, fusion plates, and rooftop drinks all compete for the same evening. This Hanoi dinner guide covers what each style is…