Da Nang treats US Navy’s USS George Washington sailors to local specialties
TravelRather than taking part in visits to large-scale tourist attractions, officers and sailors of the U.S. Navy's nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS George Washington experienced a more unexpected side of Da Nang in central Vietnam: the city’s homegrown specialties, including Quang-style noodles, Nam O fish sauce, and coffee.
Vietnamese travel planners named most taken-for-granted people in every friend group: survey
TravelDespite spending dozens of hours planning itineraries and juggling both the group's budget and emotions, Vietnam's trip planners often receive complaints instead of the heartfelt appreciation they deserve, according to a recent survey released by Klook, a travel and experience platform.
Vietnamese woman overcomes fear to dive alongside nurse sharks in Maldives
TravelA 26-year-old woman from Ho Chi Minh City faced her fear of sharks by joining a nurse shark diving tour in the Maldives, an experience that later inspired her to return and explore more of the Maldives’ marine life.
Ho Chi Minh City nature reserve offers pristine escape amid ancient trees, blue waters
TravelTucked away in Ho Chi Minh City, the Binh Chau–Phuoc Buu Nature Reserve is a haven for nature lovers, combining vast primeval forests, rich biodiversity and scenic coastal landscapes with a variety of outdoor activities, making it an ideal destination for trekking, cycling, camping and unwinding in nature.
Vietnam welcomes record nearly 14 million int’l visitors in January-July, Russians surge 174%
TravelVietnam welcomed a record nearly 14 million international visitors in January-July 2026, with the Russian market surging 174 percent year on year.
60-year-old wood-fired ‘bun bo’ becomes a must-try in Vietnam’s Hue
TravelTo enjoy a bowl of 'bun bo' (Hue-style beef noodle soup) at Be’s six-decade-old eatery, many diners are willing to squeeze through a small alley on Nguyen Lo Trach Street in Hue City, central Vietnam, patiently waiting their turn amid clouds of wood smoke.
Bau Da wetland in Vietnam’s Dak Lak emerges as new eco-tourism destination
TravelA newly piloted tour of the Bau Da wetland in Dak Lak Province, Vietnam’s Central Highlands, offers visitors a chance to explore its pristine natural landscape while opening up opportunities for community-based tourism linked to ecosystem conservation.
Vietnam’s Nha Trang offers budget-friendly snail feast, spectacular sunset views
TravelVisitors to Nha Trang, Khanh Hoa Province, south-central Vietnam, can enjoy an affordable feast of fresh snails at Bai Tien before taking a short walk to watch the sunset over Nha Trang Bay, adding to the province’s growing tourism appeal.
From Hue to Phong Nha: Vietnam’s new tourist train to launch September 1
TravelVietnam is set to launch a new tourist train linking the imperial capital of Hue with Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park on September 1, offering travelers a rail journey through some of the country’s most celebrated cultural and natural heritage.
Waking green trail through Bui Hui grassland in Vietnam’s Quang Ngai
TravelDang Thuy Tram Commune in Quang Ngai Province, central Vietnam is surveying a new trekking route through the forest that would connect Bui Hui grassland with local cultural heritage and revolutionary history, as part of an effort to develop sustainable eco-tourism rather than a destination focused solely on photo opportunities.
