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Phu Quoc tops New Year’ Day choice as Vietnamese travelers seek short trips

As New Year's Day 2026 only grants employees a 1-day break (Thursday), many people tend to combine it with annual leave and the weekend to take a long trip with relatives and family.

Vietnamese traveler’s rugged Mongolian autumn adventure

A 14-day journey across Mongolia turned out to be the most challenging trip yet for 32-year-old Do An Ninh from Hanoi. But the overwhelming landscapes made every hardship worthwhile.

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.

Hanoi family makes cross-country trip after five years of saving money

Nguyen Thi Thuy, 38, from Thanh Tri, and her family have just returned home after a 53-day journey across Vietnam.

Young woman quits job to ‘heal’ while living as digital nomad in Central Vietnam

The relentless pace of city life made Van feel like a "bird trapped in a cage," with her physical and mental health declining. After over a year of preparation, she chose to live nomadically along the central region.

Vietnamese travellers increase usage of AI in their travel plans

Up to 99% of Vietnamese consumers express excitement about AI, 86% are familiar with the technology, and 99% want to use AI in their future travel plans, according to the Global AI Sentiment Report by Booking.com.

Vietnamese travelers favor Bangkok, Singapore, Seoul for September 2 getaway

Bangkok, Singapore, and Seoul top Vietnamese travelers’ searches for the upcoming National Day holiday.

Retired Vietnamese travelers prioritize adventure over inheritance

No longer focused solely on saving for future generations, many retired Vietnamese are choosing to invest their wealth in experiences. A growing number of Baby Boomers are embracing travel as a way to fully enjoy their later years.

No textbooks, just the road: Boy and mom ride 1,000km across Vietnam

A Hanoi teacher and her 12-year-old son embarked on a transformative two-month journey, cycling from the Mekong Delta to Hue.

Vietnamese travelers embrace global adventures

Vietnamese outbound tourism surges with 4 million travelers in early 2025.

TV show keeps going viral on social media, inspires young to travel

The show's popularity is continuously going viral on social media in Vietnam, with a record of over 13 million views on YouTube after its first five episodes.

Young HCM City man camps by the sea and in forests in tent-bed combo

Manh Hung, 24, from HCM City, who has been passionate about camping for three years, owns an impressive collection of items for his trips to "escape the city and return to nature".

Central VN - Highlands tourism: moving beyond symbolic agreements

To effectively develop tourism in the Central Coast and Central Highlands areas, flexible coordination with clear responsibilities is needed.

Holidaymakers seek for green, cultural tours in this summer

Data from Booking.com reveals that during the peak summer vacation in June and July, beach trips continue to be a top priority for Vietnamese travellers.

Parents "rack their brains" planning summer travel to explore with kids

Many parents are searching for information about cross-country travel itineraries or homestays in fishing or highland villages for their children’s summer break.

Tay woman brings western tourists to northwesten village to farm and till soil

In 2017, with savings from her job as a tour guide, Hoang Thi Xoi convinced her parents to renovate their home in Tong Pinh Cai village (Lam Thuong, Luc Yen, Yen Bai) to serve tourists.

Green travel costs more, but is here to stay: experts

Some green destinations in Vietnam are highly appealing to tourists, especially wealthy visitors. However, green tourism remains fragmented, with each player acting independently, while a collective effort is needed to elevate Vietnam’s tourism.

Hanoi man turns truck into apartment, takes family on trips

Nguyen Ngoc Thang, a Hanoi father, bought a truck and designed its cargo chamber into an "apartment" with a bedroom, living room, and kitchen, allowing his family to travel comfortably across Vietnam.

HCM City family traverses Vietnam in 'mobile home,' recalls memorable mishap

Tam and Giang, a couple from HCM City, spent VND1.5 billion to purchase a pickup truck and a 'mobile home' setup imported from Germany to complete a two-month journey across Vietnam.

U50 woman retires early, leads nomadic lifestyle travelling the world

At 48, Trinh Nguyen chose early retirement to fulfill her dream of traveling. She now enjoys her life by staying in each place for just several months and traveling throughout the country and abroad.