Vietnam Travel

There's no better way to see Vietnam than by traveling aboard Crystal Symphony, a floating hotel delivering six-star luxury and shore excursions to historic sites.

Aug 3, 2009 - Margaret Johnson

Find out about these fascinating tribes of primitive, mountain-dwelling peoples whose culture has become an integral part of Vietnam's tourism industry.

Jun 27, 2009 - Steven Fife

This Southeast Asian country's coast boasts three of the 878 United Nations-designated cultural and natural heritage sites worldwide. In this case, H stands for Hope.

May 20, 2009 - James Ellsworth

Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) is Vietnam's largest metropolis, a vibrant capital of commerce.

May 7, 2009 - Lynn Allen

The tear-shaped island of Phu Quoc in the Gulf of Thailand is called the Island of 99 Mountains because of sandstone chains that gradually descend from north to south.

May 5, 2009 - Lynn Allen

Hanoi has been the key to Vietnam's quest for independence from its earliest times and the city will soon celebrate its 1000 year journey in a most memorable manner.

Apr 30, 2009 - James Ellsworth

A city that combines Parisian style with fast-paced, Asian living, Hanoi is a thriving contradiction in a country famed for its unique culture.

Apr 26, 2009 - Nicole West

Virtually untouched by the American War, the riverside town of Hoi An shines as an inhabited museum. A walker's dream, Hoi An offers culture within reach of the ocean.

Apr 4, 2009 - Nicole West

Sail around a landscape of limestone islands rising majestically from the sea, feast on fresh seafood and relax on deck to the sound of birdsong, in Halong Bay.

Mar 3, 2009 - Nicole West

For crazy traffic, Vietnam takes the cake. Trying independent travel in Vietnam? It only looks like chaos on the roads. The Vietnamese are actually very couteous drivers.

Jan 27, 2009 - James Parsons

For your Halong Bay Vietnam holidays, when the family tours Vietnam, an overnight Halong cruise on a traditional Halong junk is a must-do activity.

Jan 25, 2009 - James Parsons

Hanoi's social life centers around cafés. From young and stylish to aged and wise, everyone kicks back with a cup to see the city's sites, and to be seen.

Apr 24, 2008 - Kiki Anderson

While traveling in Thai Nguyen, Vietnam, try the home-grown tastes such as spring rolls and Pho, and visit some of the local restaurants for a true taste of Vietnam

Jan 29, 2008 - James W. Coates

Thai Nguyen, Vietnam makes a great stop for travellers on their way to Ba Be National Park from Hanoi and a chance to glimpse life in a northern town.

Jan 27, 2008 - James W. Coates

Many people have never heard of Thai Nguyen, Vietnam, but this provincial capital may interest those looking to stray from the beaten path.

Jan 17, 2008 - James W. Coates

As tourism grows in Vietnam, so does the endless culinary options in the nation's capital. This starter list offers a few suggestions of restaurants to try.

Oct 17, 2007 - James W. Coates

In Japan, the custom of bathing is, perhaps, one of the most widely celebrated customs of the nation, and there is no better place to do it than in onsen, or hot springs.

Aug 24, 2007 - Jillian Michelle Williams

Rarely considered a culinary dish in North America and often frowned upon, eating dog meat holds a special tradition in the lives of the Vietnamese people.

Aug 1, 2007 - James W. Coates