Nature & Beaches
Diving Around the Similan Islands and Northern Andaman
The Similan Islands are a protected national-park area off Thailand’s Andaman coast, known for granite formations and marine life.
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Visiting Cat Cat Village Near Sapa
Close to Sapa town, Cat Cat is a well-known visitor village with Hmong cultural displays, hillside paths, shops and waterfall scenery.
Travel News
Ho Chi Minh City After Dark: Food, Music and Performances
Ho Chi Minh City offers plenty to enjoy after dark, from street-food stops and lively bars to music and theatre.
Culture & Local Life
A Day in Hanoi in Autumn
Spend an autumn day in Hanoi with local breakfasts, seasonal flavours, Old Quarter walks and relaxed stops beside its lakes.
Travel News
Yunnan’s Summer Mushroom Excursions
Summer tourism reporting from Yunnan described growing interest in mushroom-themed countryside excursions.
Travel News
Vietnam’s 2023 Visa Changes and Tourism Recovery
Archive: Vietnam introduced significant entry-policy changes on 15 August 2023.
Food & Drink
Cốm: A Taste of Autumn in Hanoi
Autumn in Hanoi is closely associated with cốm: young glutinous rice that is roasted, pounded and flattened into delicate flakes.
Food & Drink
Hanoi Phở Receives National Heritage Recognition in 2024
In 2024, Vietnam’s Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism added the craft of making Hanoi phở to the national intangible cultural heritage list under Decision 2328/QD-BVHTTDL.
Culture & Local Life
Boun Khao Padap Din: Remembering Ancestors in Laos
Boun Khao Padap Din in Laos is a Buddhist observance associated with remembering ancestors and making offerings for spirits.
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