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Naked and frantic: AirAsia flight diverted after tourist threatens to jump

A flight from Nha Trang to Bangkok was forced to land early after a foreign passenger stripped and tried to jump off mid-air.

A $4 hotpot in a HCM City alley leaves Korean tourist in awe

Korean content creator Choi Jongrak found a delightful culinary surprise while wandering a tiny alley in HCM City -an iconic stingray hotpot priced at only $4 per pot.

British tourists amazed by $5.80 dessert platter in Saigon

A unique sidewalk dessert experience in Ho Chi Minh City left two British tourists in awe - not just for its flavors but for the sheer size of the serving and its surprisingly low price.

French foodie compares $1.20 street pho and $100 Michelin pho in HCM City

From sidewalk charm to haute cuisine, a French vlogger dives into two vastly different pho experiences in Ho Chi Minh City.

Foreign tourists fall for Hanoi’s herb omelet sold on street corners

For less than a dollar, a humble Vietnamese dish makes a bold impression on foreign palates.

Banh da ke: The humble Hanoi snack enchanting international visitors

A crispy local treat surprises a Taiwanese traveler in Hanoi’s Old Quarter with its nostalgic flavors and incredibly low price.

Rescue teams save two foreign tourists trapped on rock reef in Dak Lak

Authorities in Dak Lak Province have successfully rescued two international tourists who were swept into a rocky area by strong waves while swimming at Bai Tien beach.

Man fined for offering drugs to Western tourists in Hanoi

Authorities have issued an administrative fine to a Vietnamese man identified as H.Q.K for appearing in a video inviting foreign tourists to use illegal drugs in Hanoi’s Old Quarter.

Tourist covers body with bananas to ‘tease’ monkeys in Son Tra

A foreign tourist in Son Tra wrapped bananas around his body to tease wild monkeys, drawing intervention and public criticism.

American couple overcome fears to enjoy ‘16-leg, 4-eye’ delicacy in Saigon

A quirky, sea-sourced delicacy known for its 16 legs and 4 eyes recently took two American travelers by surprise in Ho Chi Minh City - not for its odd appearance, but for its unexpectedly rich flavor.

Hanoi’s $1 street dessert delights Japanese travelers

For just 25,000 VND (around $1), a simple bowl of bánh trôi tàu (Vietnamese glutinous rice balls in ginger syrup) on a Hanoi sidewalk gave two Japanese tourists a heartwarming taste of Vietnamese winter - and left them singing its praises.

Korean vloggers overcome fear to enjoy famous Mekong Delta dish in HCMC

Three Korean friends’ food adventure in Ho Chi Minh City turned into a surprising love story with a Mekong Delta specialty.

Japanese tourist falls in love with Hanoi’s fish dishes, orders three servings

Drawn by Hanoi’s famous food alleys, a Japanese tourist was impressed by the rich flavors and generous portions of a small eatery specializing in fish-based dishes.

A Korean traveler eats like a king for under $8 at Saigon’s 100-year-old market

With only 200,000 VND (about 8 USD), Korean tourist Choi Jongrak indulged in a variety of delicious local dishes at Tan Dinh Market in Ho Chi Minh City, exclaiming that some were "worth queuing for."

Street-side tofu dessert delights Western traveler in HCM City

Discovering it by chance on the street, Chase Matheson was stunned by how silky and comforting this dessert was - especially for just $0.60 a cup.

A taste of Hung Yen: Indian expat charmed by rustic Vietnamese fish soup

A rustic countryside dish from Hung Yen left an Indian guest pleasantly surprised and full of praise, especially when enjoyed on a cold winter day.

Korean tourists 'lose composure' over Hue's delicious local dishes

Trying clam rice, bun bo Hue, and bánh bèo for the first time, two Korean guests declared: "I want to live in Hue."

Golden pancake and fresh herbs delight traveler in Hanoi’s Old Quarter

A tourist from China was blown away by a crispy Mekong pancake at a Michelin-featured eatery in Hanoi’s Old Quarter.

Foreign visitor tries unusual specialty in Ninh Binh, praises it as 'must-try'

An American visitor found a Ninh Binh specialty not only flavorful but appealing as well because of its crunchy, chewy ingredient, the gao fruit.

American tourist tries duck delicacy and ‘weird but tasty’ treats in Thanh Hoa

At a remote market in Pu Luong, a US visitor is introduced to Vietnam’s most exotic dishes.