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CNN hails Vietnamese vintage 1960s steam locomotives

CNN Travel has published an article hailing the refurbished Revolution Express steam trains that will begin taking passengers either later this year or in early 2025, serving to connect Da Nang to Thua Thien-Hue.

Vietnam listed as one of Asian travelers’ top places to beat heat

The country has been named among the list of Asian travelers’ top places to beat heat, according to Japanese daily Nikkei Asia.

Vietnamese cuisines among Asia's top 100 best street foods

Bánh Mì, Phở, Cơm Tấm, Chả Giò, and Bánh Xèo are five Vietnamese dishes to feature on the list of the 100 best Asian street foods by TasteAtlas.

Hoi An listed among world’s most beautiful streets

Tran Phu street in Hoi An ancient city in the central province of Quang Nam has been honoured as one of the 71 most beautiful streets in the world, as compiled by prestigious architectural magazine Architectural Digest.

Looking for a place to travel solo? Vietnam is an ideal place for women

British magazine TIME OUT lists Vietnam among the nine top places on the planet for solo female travellers. It's also the only country in Southeast Asia to make the list.

European tourists favour Vietnam for summer getaway

Vietnam ranks third in the list of the most popular Asian destinations for European visitors based on accommodation searches on the Agoda digital travel platform.

Vietnamese baguette listed among world’s 24 best sandwiches

Website CNN Travel of the United States recently published an article hailing the world’s 24 best sandwiches, with Vietnamese Bánh Mì (baguette) featured on the list.

Dreamy destinations for sustainable getaway in 2024 revealed

Travel website Booking.com has revealed six dreamy destinations in the nation for travelers looking to enjoy a more sustainable getaway in 2024.

Hoi An named as best destination for digital nomads

The ancient town of Hoi An located in the central province of Quang Nam has been hailed as the best destination for digital nomads, according to new research published by Freaking Nomads.

Three Vietnamese dishes among TasteAtlas world’s top 100 salads

Phở trộn (mixed noodle), nộm (salad) and gỏi gà (Vietnamese Shredded Chicken Salad) are placed among the top 100 salads in the world by TasteAtlas, an international food website.

CNN hails Vietnam’s luxury train route

CNN Travel has published an article hailing a new luxury train route that connects the popular resort destinations of Nha Trang City in the southern coastal province of Khanh Hoa and Quy Nhon city in the southcentral province of Binh Dinh.

Two local destinations named among fastest growing tourist destinations in Asia

Sa Pa and Ha Long have both made the list of the five fastest growing tourist destinations in Asia, according to the world’s most popular travel guide Tripadvisor.

TasteAtlas: Vietnamese Canh chua cá among Top 10 best fish dishes

Canh chua cá, a type of local sweet and sour soup, has been honoured among the Top 10 best rated fish dishes in the world by international food magazine TasteAtlas.

Four Vietnamese ground meat dishes among Top 61 in Asia

Four Vietnamese delicacies have been named among the Top 61 Asian ground meat dishes as compiled by TasteAtlas, a website that discovers ingredients, traditional dishes, and authentic restaurants around the world.

HCM City among cities with wealth growth potential over next decade

The southern metropolis Ho Chi Minh City is named among three cities with wealth growth potential over the next decade by Henley & Partners.

HCM City makes Agoda list of ideal Asian destinations for extended stays

Ho Chi Minh City has caught the eye of foreign travelers to earn a spot on a list of Agoda’s top Asian destinations for extended stays.

HCM City named among world’s best short-haul holiday destinations

Australian daily The Sydney Morning Herald has added Ho Chi Minh City of Vietnam to the world’s list of best short-haul holiday destinations for Australian family holidays looking to travel abroad.

Singaporean media reveals nine most scenic places to visit in Vietnam

Yahoo! Life of Singapore recently published an article revealing the nine most scenic places in Vietnam that visitors should not miss out on when they visit the country.

CNN names Vietnamese dumpling among world’s tastiest

Banh bot loc (Vietnamese tapioca dumpling), a specialty originating from the former imperial capital of Hue, has been selected as one of the world’s 35 tastiest dumplings by CNN.

Three Vietnamese destinations among 100 best walking cities to discover on foot

Hanoi, Hoi An, and Ho Chi Minh City have all made the list of the 100 best walking cities across the world to discover by foot, as compiled by travel website GuruWalk.com.