Driving about 300km from Hanoi to Lao Cai, the family of Dinh Ngoc Huy spent three days camping on the Coc Sam grassland. The vast grassy hills and chilly weather made them forget the fatigue of the long journey.

On a rainy afternoon in the mountain city of Da Lat in Lam Dong, with fog veiling the windowpanes, Ha and Hoa paused their motorbike journey across Vietnam to rest and recover.

From Can Tho, Trieu Thai Huy rode a motorbike with his 11-year-old son on a 2,200km journey across Vietnam, heading to Hanoi to try bun cha and crossing mountain passes to reach Lung Cu. The father and son came home with unforgettable memories.

Returning to Hanoi after over eight months of travel from North to South, Du Thuy Tien (23, Ung Hoa district, Hanoi) reminisces about the landscapes, people, and memories in Lo Lo Chai, Ly Son Island, and various villages and lands she traversed.

Dao Hoang Long, 22, spent around six weeks riding across Vietnam, reaching its four geographical extremes, seeing the northwest’s golden rice terraces and exploring the Truong Son route on a budget of about $540.

After completing her PhD program in the US last August, Huynh Nguyen Nhu Quyen, 24, a university lecturer from HCMC, treated herself to a solo trip across four Central Asian countries.

After taking a chance on a piece of undeveloped land occupied by local residents, a Hanoi couple invested in upgrading the site with modern facilities and turning it into a homestay for visitors seeking views of clouds and a cool mountain retreat.

Having visited over 40 countries, Ha Huy Hieu, from Thanh Hoa living in Hanoi, has experienced his share of memorable incidents, including a harrowing car crash on a snowy pass in Georgia.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.