Vietnam is a long, skinny country bookended by extremes: the northern areas bordering China are mountainous, while the Mekong Delta in the south is tropical. In between are vibrant cities, temperate highlands, and a huge range of natural attractions. While you can visit at any time of year, it's important to plan where you go around the country's climatic differences—you won't want to hit the beaches in summer, for example, or the northern mountains in winter. Read on for more tips on when to vi

"In Southeast Asia, I came away with a new appreciation of Vietnamese and Cambodian dishes on two outstanding food tours."

For the camera-savvy traveller, Hanoi is a street photography haven where you can expect to capture distinctive scenes that tell captivating stories. Follow our guide to recommended Hanoi photography spots, so you can map out your own Hanoi photography tour and experience the best of Vietnam city life.

In recent years, Hanoi has attracted a growing stream of fashion-conscious visitors, who scour the city in search of runway-worthy apparel that packs its punch in heritage chic. “People are looking for something unique,” revealed Vietnamese designer Thao Vu in a Harper’s Bazaar feature. “Value is not superficial; it’s the culture behind it, the story behind it, the people behind it, the environmental issues behind it.” Read on for our guide to shopping in Hanoi.

TripAdvisor has released the winners of its 2019 Travelers' Choice awards for hotels. This year, the ranking was determined based on millions of reviews and opinions collected globally on TripAdvisor over the past year. Both the quality and quantity of reviews were taken into account for each category, and each winner delivered "remarkable service, quality, and value." From Cambodia to Costa Rica, here is some serious 2019 travel inspiration.