Destinations

Mrs. Kim Cuc came home to Vietnam for the first time in 40 years, from Hanoi to her birthplace Phu Quoc. Here's her family's homecoming,…

A calm, scenic Vang Vieng travel guide: karst peaks, caves and lagoons, the Nam Song river, sunrise ballooning and the best time to visit central…

After more than 40 years away, Kim Nga brought her husband and two sons home to Vietnam for a 24-day journey from Hanoi to the…

A warm, practical Vientiane travel guide to the golden stupa, the temples, the Mekong sunsets and the best time to visit Laos' easygoing capital.

A Vietnamese-American guest brings her friends home for December — Hanoi to Hoi An, food, lanterns and slow days. Here's Karen Dieu's Vietnam trip with…

Temples, Kuang Si Falls, the morning alms-giving and the best time to go — everything you need before your Luang Prabang trip.

Mrs. Karen Rooke turned 62 the day she arrived in Vietnam for dental treatment — travelling solo, facing an old fear, and leaving with a…

A practical Phnom Penh travel guide: the Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda, the riverfront, Tuol Sleng and Choeung Ek, the best time to visit, and…

Three friends, a cancelled plan and a solo leg north — Rachel shares Tito's first solo Vietnam trip through Hanoi, Sapa and Ha Long Bay,…

A warm, practical Ayutthaya travel guide: the best temples to see, when to go, what to eat, and how to make an easy day trip…