Foreign tourist’s 72-hour ordeal as floods strand train in central Vietnam
A Czech tourist has recounted his experience of being stranded on a train for three days after the historic floods in south-central Vietnam paralyzed travel.
Australian tourist criticizes social media for portraying India negatively
An Australian tourist has gone viral after saying India has many beautiful places and criticizing the way social media portrays the country.
Ho Chi Minh City street among world’s coolest
Vinh Khanh Street in Ho Chi Minh City, famous for dozens of seafood grills on both sides, was named one of world’s 31 coolest streets by British magazine Time Out.
How to declare your temporary residence while traveling in Vietnam?
“I am planning to travel to Vietnam and stay at a hotel in Ho Chi Minh City. Do I need to make a temporary residence declaration with local authorities?” – a foreign reader asked.
Many passengers bring overpacked carry-ons, sneak extra airport purchases onboard
I’ve observed some passengers dragging carry-ons so heavy that airline staff must lift them into the cabin, while others attempt to stuff additional purchases into already-full luggage.
World’s ‘most favorite destination’ witnesses record number of Russian tourists this year
Japan, voted “world’s most favorite destination” this year by readers of Condé Nast Traveler, received a record 159,300 Russians between January and October, surpassing its pre-Covid peak in 2019.
Vietnam Airlines launches first direct flight from Jakarta to Hanoi
Vietnam Airlines has inaugurated a direct route linking Jakarta of Indonesia and Hanoi of Vietnam with the first flight departing from Soekarno–Hatta International Airport on Nov. 23.
Indonesia becomes world’s first country to apply biometric ‘seamless corridor’
Indonesia has become the first country in the world to implement a biometric “seamless corridor” system that allows passengers to pass through immigration without stopping.
Why South Korean tourists are shunning Southeast Asia
South Korean travelers are canceling trips to Southeast Asia amid safety concerns, following reports of job scams and abductions in Cambodia.
Vietnam’s tourist city Hoi An covered in mud as floodwaters recede
As floodwaters receded, many streets in popular ancient town Hoi An were left covered in thick mud, prompting authorities and residents to begin cleanup efforts to quickly restore tourism activities.
