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British tourist raves about sweet dumplings in Hai Phong’s winter chill

A street food dish in Hai Phong, with its distinctive flavor and warming quality, left a British tourist both satisfied and pleasantly surprised by its affordable price of just $0.60 per bowl.

Canadian couple enchanted by Hoi An’s 'white rose' dumplings

Beyond cao lau, another specialty of Hoi An has won over a pair of Canadian travelers, who declared they would return to Vietnam just to eat this dish again.

Traveling solo, slow, and strong: A Vietnamese woman’s global journey

After early retirement, she took the road less traveled - 80 times across six continents.

Discover Hanoi’s iconic eats around the historic cathedral

Around Hanoi’s St. Joseph’s Cathedral lies a food heaven that captures the hearts of locals and tourists alike.

World travel awards help Vietnam’s ecotourism take flight

Vietnam outshone many strong regional nominees to claim top honours in key natural tourism categories at the 2025 World Travel Awards (WTA) for Asia and Oceania, held on October 13 in China’s Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR).

British tourists revisit Hanoi and rediscover a street food classic

Wonton noodles spark differing first impressions for two returning UK travelers, but both end up loving the dish.

Vietnam ramps up to attract int'l tourists during peak travel season

Despite peak travel season, natural disasters are hampering Vietnam’s goal of attracting 25 million foreign visitors by 2025, calling for stronger efforts, timely policies, and bold solutions across the tourism sector.

Chinese tourists stream back to Quang Ninh province

Chinese tourists are returning in large numbers to Quang Ninh, signaling a strong recovery as new air, sea, and land routes reconnect the province with its top international market.

Flight attendant’s journey across 101 countries becomes family affair

Vietnamese woman explores 101 countries, then discovers the true joy of traveling with family.

RoK airline launches three new routes to Vietnam

The Republic of Korean carrier Parata Air announced on October 27 that it will operate five new routes from Incheon International Airport to three destinations in Vietnam, namely Da Nang, Nha Trang, and Phu Quoc, and two in Japan.

Foreign tourists rave over Hanoi noodles and budget-friendly price

A Brazilian couple praises a Hanoi stir-fried noodle dish for its rich flavor and surprising affordability at just $2.40 per serving.

Japanese visitor tries Vietnam’s raw fish dish, gives heartfelt praise

Trying a famous Vietnamese coastal dish for the first time, the Japanese visitor admitted feeling hesitant since the ingredients were prepared raw, without any heat-cooking process, but ended up loving it.

Discovery Princess brings 1,200 int’l visitors to Khanh Hoa

Discovery Princess cruise ship docked at Cam Ranh International Port on October 25, bringing 1,200 international visitors, mostly from Bermuda, to explore the south central coastal province of Khanh Hoa.

Quy Nhon named among top global destinations for 2026 by Lonely Planet

Quy Nhon is the only Vietnamese destination featured in Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel 2026 list, standing alongside iconic names like Brazil, Mexico, and Ireland.

HCM City optimises digital transformation to enhances tourists’ experience

Ho Chi Minh City has identified the adoption of information technology and digital transformation as key strategies to enhance the visitor experience, facilitate tourism services, and drive economic growth in the tourism sector.

Bringing Quang Ngai to Hanoi: 31 years of sizzling pancake tradition

For over three decades, a couple has preserved their Quang Ngai culinary roots in Hanoi, drawing loyal customers with their signature pancakes.

Swiss tourists find warmth and food at Hue funeral

Exhausted after biking 50 kilometers from downtown Hue to their resort, a Swiss couple stopped in front of a house hosting a funeral - and were deeply touched when the host invited them in for a vegetarian meal.

Saigon’s ‘ghost rice’ shop stays open all night, serves sizzling grilled ribs

A street-side broken rice eatery in a dark alley of Ho Chi Minh City earns a spooky nickname and fame for its grilled pork ribs, cooking through the night and using up to three bags of rice a day.

Ho Chi Minh City launches diverse culinary tourism programmes

To diversify its tourism offerings for culinary enthusiasts, the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Tourism on October 22 introduced a series of new food-themed travel programmes.

Vietnamese eatery in Portland named one of America’s top 50 restaurants

From Hanoi’s grilled pork noodles to puffed fried pho, a Vietnamese-American couple in Portland has won over diners and made it to The New York Times’ list of the 50 best U.S. restaurants of 2025.