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Da Lat, a highland retreat sitting at 1,500 meters. Its gateway to the skies, Lien Khuong International Airport, has finished about five months of full renovation and is scheduled to resume operations on August 19, 2026 (the official timetable is pending). It was a large-scale project with an investment topping 1 trillion dong, spanning everything from the runway to technical facilities...

The shock a Vietnamese-French man raised in Paris's 13th arrondissement felt on learning that "restaurants in Saigon have no soy milk." We introduce a Saigoneer essay depicting the gap between diaspora food culture and the local table.

Vietnam is one of the world’s major tea producers, yet a refined café experience built around domestic tea was long lacking. Filling that gap is Phê La. Its signature is a milk tea made with oolong from the highland city of Da Lat. With the concept of “bringing Vietnamese tea to the world” ...

A Vietnamese coffee-brewing experience was selected for U.S. National Geographic's "12 of the World's Food Experiences." Its traditional extraction using a phin filter, along with unique twists like egg coffee and salt coffee, was highly praised as "a local tradition that produces unforgettable flavor"...

If you'd like to see more photos of this café, please see the café directory page for La Viet Coffee. Da Lat, the mecca of specialty coffee. Da Lat, a highland city in south-central Vietnam, sits at about 1,500 meters elevation. Since the French colonial era, this city has served as a summer retreat...

Vietnam is the world’s second-largest coffee producer, but most of it is commercial-grade Robusta, and the “specialty” culture in which consumers engage with origin is still young. Là Việt Coffee, in the highland city of Da Lat, integrates everything from farm to roasting and brewing, becoming a pioneer of that ...

We explain in detail why tea is recommended as a Vietnam souvenir. Sorting out local brands' features, flavor differences, places to buy at the airport and around town, and points on how to choose, we clearly sum up how to pick tea souvenirs without failing, even for first-timers.

A complete guide to comfortably working nomad-style at cafés in Vietnam. In addition to Wi-Fi conditions, the power-outlet situation, and how to choose a seat that’s easy to work at, we introduce recommended cafés that are actually easy to use. Centered on Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi, we sum up tips for creating an environment where you can focus.

A guide to 10 cities we recommend for your first trip to Vietnam. From classic destinations like Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, and Da Nang, we cover safety, ease of getting around, and the character of the sightseeing and food, all from a beginner's point of view. A complete guide that also lays out suggested lengths of stay and which cities suit which kind of traveler.

A practical guide for women to safely enjoy solo travel in Vietnam's major cities. By city — Ho Chi Minh, Hanoi, Da Nang, and more — it explains the features of public safety, safe areas, transport, and points for choosing lodging. It covers everything from clothing, how to spend the night, and how to avoid trouble, to specific cautions for acting with peace of mind on the ground.