LIFESTYLE

Stranded by the pandemic, Valerie Darling fell in love with the community spirit and kindness of strangers in Vietnam, deciding to settle long term in the country.

These days, the Pu Luong eco-tourism area in the northern central province of Thanh Hoa is covered in thick fog, with stilt houses half-hidden in the haze and a cool mountain air reminiscent of Sapa.

CNN Travel, the travel and lifestyle division of the cabled news network CNN, has ranked the Vietnamese delicacy Banh Mi (baguettes) second among the top 25 most delicious sandwiches in the world.

Hundreds of trekkers flocked to Lung Cung Mountain in Lao Cai Province, at times gathering up to 500 people on the summit and causing severe congestion along narrow trails.

World-renowned travel guide Lonely Planet has highlighted the top 10 experiences visitors should try to truly enjoy when they visit Ho Chi Minh City.

Carrier Aero-K of the Republic of Korea (RoK) on November 16 announced the launching of a new direct air route linking RoK’s Chungbuk Province with Vietnam's Khanh Hoa Province.

A 71-year-old Chinese visitor who went missing about eight kilometres from central Sapa on November 14 was found safe after a large search effort.

A rural tourism model in the northern province of Lao Cai is attracting visitors while creating new livelihoods for highland communities.

Pho Week will take place across Europe from December 8 to 14 to promote one of Vietnam’s most iconic dishes.

Mui Ne National Tourism Area will be developed on 14,760 hectares with a 63 kilometre coastal route linking Phan Ri Cua and Phu Hai.

Beautiful weather and blooming buckwheat blossoms have drawn swarms of tourists to the Ha Giang area in Tuyen Quang Province, triggering congestion on some routes.

Ha Long International Cruise Port in Quang Ninh Province on November 14 welcomed the China-flagged Blue Dream Melody with over 1,100 passengers on board.

Ho Chi Minh City is accelerating plans to add riverside parks and public spaces along the Saigon River as it pursues a greener, more liveable and sustainable urban core.

Arkia, the second largest airline in Israel, has announced plans to open the first-ever direct flight route between Tel Aviv and Hanoi, with the inaugural flight scheduled for January 5, 2026.

Nguyen Ngoc Kieu Duy, Miss Vietnam National 2024 winner, has departed for Japan to compete in the Miss International 2025, scheduled from November 14 to 27.

Miss International 2024 Huynh Thi Thanh Thuy opened Vietnam International Fashion Week fall/winter 2025 in Hanoi as vedette for designer Vu Viet Ha's collection.

A new eco-trek on Mount Voi Mep in Quang Tri Province offers cloud hunters pristine forest, steep climbs and sweeping views across the Truong Son range.

The central coastal city of Danang is set to receive around 72,000 tourists from 14 cities across Russia and the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) via a series of charter flights.

The Royal Hotel in Hanoi saw more than 30,000 negative Google reviews deleted on November 12 after a viral controversy over a guest being refused a late-night check-in.