Travel

When Phu Quoc comes to mind, most people envision beaches and swimming adventures. However, tucked away deep within Phu Quoc National Park lies a different scene, one that sparks the curiosity of travelers. Covering almost 31,500 hectares, the park features three distinct forest ecosystems, namely the evergreen broadleaf forest, Melaleuca …

For over 30 years, Le Khac Hoat’s family in Hai Phong has sold hundreds of kilograms daily of squid and pork rolls wrapped in sugarcane, a delectable combination of fresh ingredients.     Sugarcane magic: Unraveling the artistry of squid and pork rolls Sugarcane magic: Unraveling the artistry of squid …

Thitid Tassanakajohn has a degree in economics from Thailand’s top university, but turned his back on a stable career in finance to launch a high-end restaurant in Bangkok — a city famed for its street food. The 38-year-old, known as Chef Ton, is one of a group of top young …

The number of licensed tour guides in Vietnam is 34,874, an increase of 13% from a year ago as tourism gradually rebounds. There are 3,423 registered international tour operators, up 45% as foreign tourists have started flocking again to Vietnam, according to a report from the Vietnam National Administration of …

Taiwan has extended its visa-free entry policy for tourists from Thailand, the Philippines and Brunei for another year to boost tourism revival. Visitors from the three Southeast Asian countries would be allowed 14-day visa-free entry until July 31, 2024, its Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced. They only need to furnish …

Indonesia’s popular tourist island Bali is fully booked until August as the government reassured its tourism industry has not been affected by the revocation of visa-free entry. “So far, we have not witnessed any problems that have hindered Bali’s tourism numbers,” Bali Governor I Wayan Koster said, as cited by …

Royal Caribbean International’s Icon of the Seas will be the world’s largest cruise ship when it goes into operation next January. The 365-meter, 250,800-ton ship will also be 20-stories tall. Michael Bayley, CEO of Royal Caribbean International, told CNN the Icon of the Seas will embark on its maiden voyage …

Three Chinese divers accused of touching a starfish and stepping on coral reefs during a diving tour in Thailand’s Phuket could face two years in jail and a fine of 100,000 baht ($3,000) each. Two of them confessed to their crime after turning themselves in to the police while another …

The Japan Tourism Agency and the Japan Association of Travel Agents have called on their countrymen to travel to 24 countries and regions, including Vietnam, to help revive tourism. The other places are mainland China, Hong Kong, South Korea, Taiwan, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, India, Canada, the U.S., …

The Vietnam National Administration of Tourism on Wednesday announced that the country welcomed over 5.57 million foreign tourists in the first six months of 2023. The number of domestic tourists during the period was estimated at 64 million. Total revenue from tourists was estimated at VND343.1 trillion (US$14.6 billion). In …