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Hanoi woman turns 40-year-old earthen house into homestay

After falling for Lo Lo Chai’s tranquility, a young Hanoi mother left city life behind to transform a decades-old earthen house into a mountain homestay.

Hanoi chicken pho goes viral on Chinese social media

Chinese travelers are turning Hanoi chicken pho into a social media favorite, praising its delicate broth, tender meat and mixed-noodle versions despite prices some consider high.

Three retired teachers near 70 ride 2,300km across Vietnam to Hanoi

Rain, punctures and powerful coastal winds could not stop three retired teachers nearing 70 from completing a 2,300km motorbike journey across Vietnam.

At 94, Vietnamese grandmother travels with 81 family members

Though scattered by work and life, four generations of one Vietnamese family have kept an eight-year promise to travel together every summer and preserve their family bond.

Hanoi mother takes 3 kids to central island for 'worthwhile 10-day summer'

This summer, Tam and her three young children spent 10 days living and experiencing life on Cu Lao Cham. What the family brought back to Hanoi was not just sun-kissed skin, but invaluable lessons and memorable encounters with people.

Dong Thap couple in their 60s complete 92-day motorbike tour across Vietnam

Sitting amid a blooming lotus field, Le Quoc Chanh, 65, and his wife, Mai Thi Thu Truc, 64, who live in Dong Thap Province, recounted their 92-day, 9,000-kilometer cross-country motorbike journey.

23-year-old leaves city life to tell untold stories of a Da Nang fishing village

At 23, Vo Hoang Duyen left city life behind. Armed with little more than a smartphone, she is now bringing the food, people and untold stories of her fishing village to millions.

Millennial returns home to put Quang Ngai fishing village on the map

Once virtually unknown to tourists, An Cuong is finding a place on Vietnam’s travel map thanks in part to a local man who left city life to return home.

Why travelers are falling for the slow rhythm of Phu Quy Island

A Hanoi family has returned to Phu Quy five times, drawn by the car-free island’s peaceful scenery, fresh seafood and affordable local food.

Mother and son walk for 45 days across Central region

Just as the summer vacation began, Ha Phuong and her son embarked on a special journey, walking from Hanoi to Hue.

Korean tourist stunned by Vietnamese fruit seller's fluent Korean

A chance encounter between a South Korean content creator and a Vietnamese fruit seller fluent in Korean has captivated millions online, highlighting the unexpected cultural connections found on the streets of Ho Chi Minh City.

3-generation Hanoi family takes 2-month cross-country road trip

In late June, temporarily closing their long-standing online food shop, a Hanoi family set off on a cross-country journey. They sought out coastal fishing villages, untouched hamlets, and rustic regions to experience local life firsthand.

A 50-day Vietnam road trip leads a family to two unforgettable fishing villages

A Hanoi family is spending up to 50 days traveling across Vietnam, swapping hotels for beachfront camping and discovering quiet fishing villages, fresh seafood and memorable local hospitality along the way.

The island ice cream man behind Vietnam’s viral travel videos

A humble ice cream vendor from Hon Son island, An Giang province, has gone viral on social media for filming breathtaking, heartfelt videos for tourists - completely free of charge.