Travel

Bus passengers between Hanoi and north-central Vietnam love to enjoy fish noodle soup and steamed rice rolls with grilled pork at a reststop in Phu Ly. The food is so popular that cars begin lining up down the road beginning at 5 a.m. Steamed rice rolls topped with fried shallots …

Tourism businesses in Khanh Hoa Province are seeking help from provincial authorities after international cruise ships canceled their voyages to Nha Trang due to a ban on tourist buses during peak hours. Between Feb. 18-24, the Queen Mary 2 carrying 2,000 Western European tourists, the Seven Seas Explorer with 700 …

Hong Kong’s flagship carrier Cathay Pacific announced it will give away 80,000 round-trip air tickets to residents in Southeast Asian countries including Vietnam beginning March 1. This initiative is part of a campaign sponsored by the Airport Authority Hong Kong to encourage global travelers to visit Hong Kong after more …

After one month in Vietnam, a couple from the Netherlands were attracted to many tourist spots in Ha Giang, Hoi An, and Ha Long, as well as its resorts. Known as the “travel couple” on social media, Thomas and Sam, both 27, have gone viral thanks to their travel videos. …

Authorities in Indonesia’s popular resort island of Bali are planning to collect Rp31.5 billion ($2.07 million) in tourist donations this year to preserve its culture and environment. Foreign travelers visiting Bali are expected to voluntarily give donations through the “We Love Bali” campaign, said Tjok Bagus Pemayun, head of the …

Since mid-August, Dak Lak Province in Vietnam’s Central Highlands has been in the harvest season of durian, primarily the Ri6 and Dona varieties, which locals turn into many delicious dishes. One of the most popular methods of cooking is to grill the whole fruit over charcoal. After being roasted on …

Asian tourist hotspots including Vietnam have become increasingly popular with international travelers post Covid, despite a sharp rise in airfares, aviation data shows. Bookings from the United Kingdom to Malaysia and Vietnam are up by more than 2,200% against early last year when both countries were still closed to international …

Three years after the global Covid pandemic, Taiwan said that masks are no longer required indoors at all times, though it is still maintaining some limitations. Taiwan’s Central Epidemic Command Center said on Feb. 20 that masks will still be necessary to be worn in locations like hospitals and medical …

China expects its tourism market to flourish this year, starting with a busy and robust summer travel season as travelers flock to vacation destinations after the government ended its zero-Covid policy that kept people home for almost three years. Domestic tourism revenue in 2023 could reach about 4 trillion yuan …

The central beach resort town of Nha Trang is expected to receive eight international cruise ships with thousands of foreign tourists over the next few months. Bahama-registered vessel Nautica carrying 550 passengers will dock this Friday, Khanh Hoa news portal reported. The visitors are expected to see popular local attractions …