Travel

Travel magazine Tripzilla has named Hanoi one of the eight safest Asian destinations for solo female travelers, where “violent crimes against tourists are rare and most locals are friendly.” “Though it is often overlooked when discussing the best solo trips for women, Vietnam’s capital is generally a safe place for …

Warm hospitality, convenient visa policies and modern infrastructure make Thailand a top outbound destination among Vietnamese tourists, some of whom call it their “second home.” Tran Le Ngoc Thang from Hanoi has traveled to Thailand 10 times. Three of those trips have come since Thailand – the country of golden …

The Thai government expects its 10-year, multiple entry Long Term Residence visa program, will attract a million foreigners over five years as a boon to post-pandemic tourism and economic growth. Since its launch on September 1 last year, 2,800 foreigners have applied for the new visas, with retirees accounting for …

Authorities in the Philippines earlier this week sacked five airport security personnel for allegedly stealing ¥20,000 ($200) from a Thai tourist at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport. The security officers are under criminal investigation, The Philippine Star reported. The incident came to light after a witness posted a video on …

The Da Nang International Fireworks Festival, one of Vietnam’s leading tourism events, will be held every Saturday night for five consecutive weeks starting June 3, marking its comeback after three years. This year’s event has attracted pyrotechnic teams from eight countries – Australia, Canada, Finland, France, Italy, Poland, the United …

My Khe in the central city of Da Nang ranked eighth on a list of Asia’s 10 most beautiful beaches as voted by readers of U.S. travel site Tripadvisor. The 900-meter-long My Khe, which runs from the base of the Son Tra Peninsula to the Marble Mountains, is famous for …

The Michelin Guide announced Monday the shock decision to knock a star off the Paris restaurant of Guy Savoy, frequently named the best chef in the world. The 69-year-old has held Michelin’s top three-star status since 2002 for his Monnaie de Paris restaurant overlooking the Seine, which has a sister …

A Melbourne-bound flight leaving Tan Son Nhat Airport in HCMC Monday night was grounded due to an “an issue with an aircraft door,” leaving hundreds of passengers stranded. Jetstar said Tuesday morning that flight JQ64 scheduled to leave at 10:35 p.m. could require a part to be flown in from …

The fried pork buns at Hoa’s eatery in Saigon have been a popular snack among local customers for over 30 years. Despite being tucked away in a little corner on Nguyen Phuc Nguyen Street in District 3, Hoa’s pork bun eatery consistently draws long queues every day. The vendor was …

Aviation experts are calling on the government to consider expanding its visa exemption list and allow a maximum stay of up to 30 days to provide an impetus for post-reopening recovery. Nguyen Manh Quan, general director of low-cost Bamboo Airways, said at a meeting late last week that easing visa …