The Hanoitimes - This year, if you want to give yourself a bit more ‘me-time’ and headspace from day-to-day and family business, why not consider going it alone and exploring in a different way. Hanoi has been named among five recommendable destinations in the world for solo travel, according to a list released by Skyscanner, a global metasearch engine. Hanoi shines in Skyscanner’s list five best destinations for solo travel. “Hanoi is constantly rated as one of the safest cities for solo travel and you’re bound to bump into like-minded travelers in Vietnam’s capital – it’s a favourite among backpackers,” Skyscanner wrote. “You should start in Hanoi Old Quarter and get stuck into the traditional street food from a steaming bowl of pho to sizzling fried pork bun cha. Sit and eat by the roadside so you can take in the bustling market scenes. And while the busy streets and disorderly traffic can be pretty … [Read more...] about Hanoi shines in Skyscanner’s list five best destinations for solo travel
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Australian Finder chooses Da Nang among global destinations of 2019
The Golden Bridge in Da Nang city (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam’s central city of Da Nang has been chosen by Australian travel website Finder as one of the best travel destinations in 2019. Da Nang has been ranked 6th among the top destinations and trends in the world for 2019. "Say ‘goodbye’ to Ho Chi Minh City and hello to Da Nang. Located in Vietnam’s north (sic), low-cost carriers like Air Asia and Jetstar can get you there on the cheap, and from this city, it's an hour's drive to Hoi An, a beautiful town well worth your time," Finder wrote. The site gives tips on how to make the most out of a trip to Da Nang. "Da Nang has a beautiful beach, but it's also only an hour's drive from Hoi An. Split your time between both (because you can) and take the fast route by taxi between each. These are quite inexpensive, so it won't blow too much of that budget." Lisbon (Portugal) tops the Finder’s list, … [Read more...] about Australian Finder chooses Da Nang among global destinations of 2019
Da Nang rises further as a choice global destination of 2019
The premier city in central Vietnam has been ranked 6th among the top destinations and trends in the world for 2019. "Say ‘goodbye’ to Ho Chi Minh City and hello to Da Nang. Located in Vietnam’s north (sic), low-cost carriers like Air Asia and Jetstar can get you there on the cheap, and from this city, it's an hour's drive to Hoi An, a beautiful town well worth your time," Finder wrote. The Golden Bridge on Ba Na Hill, Da Nang. Photo by Shutterstock. "It might be the call of an alternate city or it might be the cheap flights – either way, Skyscanner has seen a 23 percent increase in searches for trips from Australia to Da Nang between 2017 and 2018. That's saying something," the website notes. Finder also gives tips on how to make the most out of a trip to Da Nang. "Da Nang has a beautiful beach, but it's also only an hour's drive from Hoi An. Split your time between both (because you can) and take the fast route by taxi between each. … [Read more...] about Da Nang rises further as a choice global destination of 2019
Vietnam’s Hoi An emerges as hot travel destination, again
With only two weeks left to go until the year-end, vacation enthusiasts around the world have made travel plans for 2019. The prestigious magazine asked travel experts, reputed writers and hospitality professionals to weigh in with travel experiences around the world and share their opinions on the world’s top trending destinations in 2019. Hoi An in Central Vietnam, 30 kilometers south of Da Nang, has received high marks alongside others such as Cambodia, Singapore, Langkawi in Malaysia and Uttarakhand in India. Travel+Leisure also lists a few options for tourists in Hoi An. Co Mai (Madam Mai) Restaurant is in a 200-year-old merchant’s house and a must-visit place for signature dishes that will help you gain an insight into Hoi An’s spice trade history. The ancient town of Hoi An is seen from above. Photo by Shutterstocks/Anthony Tran At Tadioto Hoi An, owned by artist Nguyen Qui Duc, try some Japanese fare and shots of rare sake and whisky, while the menu at … [Read more...] about Vietnam’s Hoi An emerges as hot travel destination, again
A bridge in hand is worth many photos, think global travel magazines
CNN has released its top travel photos from the first six months of 2018, and the image of the 150-meter-long bridge apparently held up in two giant palms and rising above the Truong Son mountain range in central Vietnam is in sixth place. The American news site selected 85 top shots from around the world. Designed by Vu Viet Anh, design principal at TA Landscape Architecture, the bridge opened to tourists last June and has quickly grabbed the world’s attention, becoming one of the most popular on Instagram, the world's top photo sharing network. British newspaper Independent included it in the world's 10 most incredible bridges while The Time magazine has listed it in its list of top 100 World's Greatest Places for 2018. Other top travel photos published by CNN were a 24-hour bookstore, Page One, in Beijing, an elevated glass walkway in New York, Jeju Island in the Republic of Korea, and the floating fishing village of Ko Panyi in … [Read more...] about A bridge in hand is worth many photos, think global travel magazines