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Australian travel consultant hosts a podcast about Việt Nam tourism

For 15 years, Kerry Newsome developed a passion for Việt Nam which led her to work with a local hotel group and tour operator as a tourism consultant

Exciting food market in the heart of HCMC

Bến Nghé Street Food Market is an exciting place for foodies in District 1’s Nam Kì Khởi Nghĩa Street, with a wide variety of local and international dishes available, as well as a fun and lively atmosphere.

Bến Nghé Street Food Market - exciting place for foodies in the heart of HCMC

Every evening on HCM City’s Nam Kì Khởi Nghĩa Street, near the iconic Independence Palace, the Bến Nghé Street Food Market comes to life, becoming a vibrant, unmissable place to anyone passing by.

Philippines, Vietnamese pals enjoying life through travel

"As two friends from Việt Nam and the Philippines, we would like to show you how two different cultures could build up a friendship despite our differences and travel worldwide together."

Grinding my gears: cycling's shortcomings in Việt Nam

The lack of dedicated cycle lanes, the chaos of heavy traffic, and treacherous road surfaces meant it wasn't a wholly relaxing experience.

Heatwaves and downpours: climate change heralds biggest new-normal yet

I've seen no official statistics to back this up, but from a purely anecdotal point of view, I'm sure this has been a particularly wet summer in Hà Nội.

Making people smile is an achievement: British photographer

Looking at mesmerising photos of landscapes and people in Hà Nội by British photographer Marcus Lacey, people may think he has been living here for many years.

Protecting Việt Nam's image as a tourist destination

Hà Nội, like many tourist hotspots, has its share of shady characters determined to capitalise on the naivety of unsuspecting visitors. Whether it's a rigged taxi meter or an overpriced meal, tourists are easy targets.

Three-month tourist visas: a welcome return to a double-edged sword

The return of three-month tourist visas makes it much easier for unscrupulous companies to hire foreigners illegally without going through the necessary work permit and visa motions.

Bringing safe drinking water to children in Quảng Nam

Local children in Đông Giang District, a remote mountainous area in the central province of Quảng Nam, did not dare to dream that one day they would not have to bring drinking water from home to school every day.

American chef aims to launch Vietnamese cooking shows

Inspired by an episode of “A Cook’s Tour”, Chad Kubanoff decided to move to Việt Nam and worked as an executive chef in a fine-dining restaurant.

Vietnamese-Thai couple embrace Việt Nam's culture on TikTok

The duo produces content about Vietnamese cuisine, culture, and their experiences as a Việt–Thai couple in the Thai language, earning them nearly 500,000 likes on TikTok.

Not that far from home after all: heatwaves and floods hit Hà Nội

On Saturday, the country recorded its highest-ever temperature, a blistering 44.1 degrees Celsius in Hương Khê District, Hà Tĩnh Province.

US veteran promotes arts to link peace and heal the wound

David Thomas, founder Indochina Arts Partnership and an US artist and American War veteran, paid a special visit to Việt Nam during his journeys in Đà Nẵng, Hà Nội and destination in central Việt Nam in April of 2023.

French academic dedicates career to Vietnamese monarch - her great-great-grandfather

This familial connection lends her research a heightened level of credibility and significance, as she possesses intimate access to the king's personal effects and her family's historical archives.

Becoming a tourist in the city you call home

My Dad is coming to visit Hà Nội next month, and it got me thinking about all the things I still haven't done in this city. Despite living here for years, there are still so many 'tourist' attractions I haven't been to.

South Korean man runs 2,358km across Việt Nam, and isn't finished yet

In just 70 days, he has run an astonishing 2,358km from Cà Mau, the southernmost province of Việt Nam, all the way to Hà Nội, and he shows no signs of slowing down as he embarks on the return journey.

Former policeman walks 15,000km to raise money for poor children

Having quit his job in 2007, Kellenberger founded Island Kids Philippines (IKP), an organisation aimed at supporting underprivileged children in Cagayan de Oro, Philippines.

Expats' best kept secret: personal training that doesn't break the bank

While gyms in Hà Nội offer sessions for just VNĐ200,000, prices in London are an astronomical (but entirely reasonable for London) VNĐ1.5 million an hour.

Japanese man gives his love to Hà Giang

For the past 21 years, each month a Japanese man spends some two weeks in Lô Lô Chải, a remote village in the northern mountainous province of Hà Giang, becoming a familiar friend to many members of the Lô Lô ethnic minority group.