travel news

Update news travel news

Hanoi restaurant sells ducks bathed in 20 spices

The bun vit (Vietnamese duck noodle soup with bamboo shoots) shop on Tran Quoc Vuong Street in Cau Giay district in Hanoi attracts many diners thanks to its elaborately prepared roasted duck.

Vietnamese banh mi from home takes Singapore by storm

Selling banh mi from her home, a Vietnamese woman in Singapore has created a culinary sensation, attracting diners from across the island.

Japanese tourist discovers Hanoi’s pho and calls it a must-try experience

Guided by a Japanese YouTuber living in Vietnam, two friends discovered the delights of Hanoi-style pho, making it the highlight of their culinary trip.

The six-clawed turtle: Vietnam’s unique national treasure at Lam Kinh

The Vinh Lang Stele, a national treasure from the early Le dynasty, is not only a testament to artistic mastery but also a profound symbol of Vietnam’s enduring cultural heritage.

Forest tourist in Vietnam falls in love with unique street eats

For Arthurus, a Lithuanian content creator, exploring Vietnam’s street food was the perfect welcome back after his journey abroad.

Com tam and banh chung among the best rice dishes in Southeast Asia

Vietnam’s iconic dishes such as com tam, banh tet, and banh chung have been honored by the renowned culinary platform Taste Atlas, which included them in its list of "The Best Rice Dishes in Southeast Asia."

Hanoi to unveil three new tourist spots

A ceremony to launch the "Hanoi Night 2024 " tourism promotion programme and announce three new tourist destinations as well as the opening of Metro Line 6 - Hanoi Street Museum will be held in Ba Dinh district, Hanoi on November 29.

Hanoi’s train street: Should it be preserved or prohibited?

As tourists flock to Hanoi’s Train Street, experts debate whether safety measures or outright bans are the solution to its growing popularity.

Quang Nam’s Tak Po Peak: Escape to nature for cloud hunting and peaceful camping

Just over 140 kilometers from Hoi An, Tak Po Peak offers a peaceful retreat for travelers looking to immerse themselves in nature, camp, and hunt clouds.

‘Incredibly delicious’: British tourist falls in love with Vietnamese pho

A British traveler’s culinary journey in Ho Chi Minh City started with Hanoi-style chicken pho, which he described as “astonishingly delicious.”

Ben Thanh Market becomes city-level heritage site

Ben Thanh Market has been officially recognised as a city-level heritage site, with authorities pledging to ensure its effective preservation.

The charcoal grilling master of Nam Dinh: A 29-year legacy

What started as an army recipe has become a 29-year culinary institution in Nam Dinh, where grilled chicken feet reign supreme.

India to promote Ninh Binh’s tourism potential

The Travel Agents Federation of India (TAFI) has selected Vietnam's northern province of Ninh Binh as the venue for its annual conference, set to take place from January 17-20, 2025.

Vietnamese adventurer joins Africa’s last hunter-gatherers on a hunt

The Hadzabe of Tanzania remain Africa’s only hunter-gatherer tribe, and Vietnamese YouTuber Phan Thanh Quoc had the rare opportunity to join them on a hunt.

The Times reveals 12 best places to visit in Vietnam

Travel writer and photographer Claire Boobbyer of UK-based newspaper The Times recently published an article sharing her amazing experience of visiting Vietnam.

Hai Phong’s field-mouse season begins, attracts many diners

Considered a specialty, field mice in Kien Thuy, Vinh Bao and Tien Lang districts in Hai Phong are as expensive as beef, and can be used to make a lot of delicacies.

Vietnam welcomes first group of 400 Chinese tourists on charter train

This is the largest group of Chinese tourists visiting Vietnam since the end of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Conquering fear: A foreigner’s first taste of fermented shrimp paste

Pork offal with shrimp paste is a dish many foreigners approach with caution, but one adventurous traveler was pleasantly surprised.

Nam Dinh’s bun sung dish conquers diners’ hearts

‘Bun sung’ (Vermicelli with fig) is the name Nam Dinh people call a dish similar to ‘bun rieu cua’ (Vietnamese crab noodle soup), served with cracklings and salted fig.

Quang Nam to host UN international conference on rural tourism

Quang Nam is scheduled to host the UN Tourism’s first Conference on Tourism for Rural Development on December 10, expected to bring together around 300 delegates.