Exploration of Asia's rich geographies, arts, history, cuisines, and people.
15/08/2025
This is how bánh tráng is made in the quiet corners of Quy Nhon.
From the first light of day, fires kindled with peanut husks glow beneath iron griddles, as practiced hands ladle rice batter into perfect circles. Each sheet, sun-dried and smoke-kissed, carries the imprint of generations. More than a craft, it is a quiet ritual—woven into daily life, sustaining both heritage and home, one delicate disc at a time.
Urbanist Travel is proud to be joining Vietnam’s leading forum on hospitality innovation this August 26–27 at the Ariyana Convention Centre in Da Nang as a contributor to the conversation.
As a design-forward, experience-led DMC, we craft bold, meaningful journeys across Asia—and we’re happy for the opportunity to share what’s next for luxury travel in Vietnam.
We’re currently booking meetings during the event. Let’s talk.
Chau Nguyen (Cecilia) | Co-Founder & Managing Director [email protected]
Would you like a cocktail in the late afternoon, but with a twist of coffee? In Saigon, creativity flows as freely as the drinks.
This immersive workshop invites you to explore the bold intersection of Vietnamese coffee and cocktail artistry. With expert guidance and unexpected ingredients, you’ll craft drinks that awaken all your senses. It’s a spirited experience where tradition meets innovation — perfect for curious travelers seeking a memorable evening stirred with flavor, culture, and a touch of caffeine.
Across Asia, August is a time of celebrating traditions. Lanterns glow like ancestral prayers, warriors clash in symbolic battles, and bamboo sways under the weight of fire-lit grace.
From Indonesia’s sacred funeral rites to Japan’s poetic parades and Laos’ river races, each celebration pulses with memory, movement, and meaning. They represent moments where the past walks beside the present, inviting travelers to witness cultures not preserved in museums, but alive in streets, songs, and sky.
Thirty thousand hatchlings and counting — what a wonder to witness!
At Six Senses Con Dao, every tiny turtle’s journey to the sea tells a story of hope, care, and quiet courage. This act of conservation is a matter of legacy. As World Sea Turtle Day approaches, we celebrate not the movement where luxury meets purpose, and each flippered farewell carries a promise to protect, inspire, and preserve the magic of our blue planet.
What do you get when Buddhism, Christianity, Taoism, and Confucianism converge beneath a dome of painted stars?
In the dazzling realm of Cao Dai, temples become kaleidoscopic theaters of faith, where mythical creatures, sacred geometry, and the all-seeing Divine Eye tell stories of spiritual unity. Founded in 1926 as both a cosmic philosophy and cultural resistance, Cao Dai is more than religion—it’s a vision, a spectacle, and a boldly colored bridge between the divine and the human.
Searching for an icon of Chợ Lớn? Binh Tay Market must top the list—a sprawling hub where history, culture, and commerce converge in vivid daily rhythm.
Built in the 1920s with French-Chinese design, this market is more than a place to shop; it’s a living chronicle of Saigon’s Chinese-Vietnamese community. From steaming dumplings to incense smoke curling through tiled corridors, every corner hums with tradition. To walk Binh Tay is to step into the enduring spirit of Chợ Lớn itself.
Have you ever wondered what lies beyond the ordinary in Japan’s sacred mountains? Koyasan offers an experience where the past intertwines with the present, and spirituality transcends time. Here, ancient rituals whisper through towering trees, and the soul finds solace.
From the skies above to the temple grounds below, each moment is a journey—an invitation to discover the depths of tranquility, enlightenment, and the eternal.
Have you been to Tam Coc? What if all you longed for could be found within a single sanctuary?
At Tam Coc Garden Resort , everything you seek—peace, nature, and connection—unfolds effortlessly. Surrounded by lush gardens, rich with the scents of flowers and herbs, the resort becomes more than a retreat; it is a quiet symphony of sustainability and mindfulness, where every detail invites you to pause, breathe, and truly be present.
Ever wondered where Osaka hides its quirkiest charm?
Step into Shinsekai—a neighborhood where skewers sizzle and every neon glow obscures stories of the past. Here, retro cafés hum with jazz, lucky gods smile from towers, and food stalls offer more than just flavor—they promise cultural time travel. Shinsekai isn’t just a place to eat; it’s where the soul of Osaka lives boldly, unfiltered.
How well do you truly know Asakusa, beyond the crowds and the camera clicks and before Sensoji’s towering gate?
What if, instead of rushing with the tide, you wandered quietly through its back alleys, letting the scent of incense and the rhythm of temple bells guide you? Imagine uncovering a softer side of this storied district, where charm lurks in tiny shopfronts, hidden lanterns, and the gentle pulse of daily life.
It’s not just about seeing Asakusa, but about feeling it, slowly and soulfully, away from the well-worn path.
Did you know that the krama, Cambodia’s iconic checkered scarf, is far more than a simple garment?
Woven into daily life and national identity, it transcends social and generational divides, serving as a symbol of resilience, adaptability, and quiet strength. From shielding farmers under the sun to cradling infants and adorning martial artists, the krama is a thread that binds Cambodia’s past and present—a silent storyteller, carrying centuries of cultural memory within its humble, handwoven patterns.
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Tại sao? Why Urbanist Travel?
Established in Sep 2020.
Ra đời vào tháng 09-2020.
From the group that brought you Saigoneer, Urbanist Hanoi and Urbanist Vietnam, Urbanist Travel is a new type of travel company, dedicated to local exploration of Vietnam’s rich geographies, arts, histories, cuisines and people. It is made for Vietnamese, by Vietnamese who seek to discover the hidden gems all around us.
Từ nhóm mang đến cho các độc giả chuyên trang tin tưởng như Saigoneer, Urbanist Hanoi và Urbanist Vietnam, Urbanist Travel ra đời trên nền tảng là một công ty du lịch nội địa - inbound, chuyên khám phá các vùng miền, nghệ thuật, lịch sử, ẩm thực và con người Việt Nam. Đây sẽ là chuyên trang được tạo ra cho người Việt Nam, bởi những con người Việt Nam và là nơi dành cho những ai muốn khám phá những viên ngọc ẩn mình xung quanh ao ta.
We (are) - Chúng tôi (là):
A passionate, multi-lingual international team / một team với cùng đam mê du lịch và đa ngoại ngữ - quốc tịch
10 Years of experience in tourism industry / trên 10 năm kinh nghiệm trong ngành du lịch
Dedicated to providing the highest level of service and quality / tận tâm cung cấp dịch vụ cao cấp nhất cùng với chất lượng quốc tế
Knowledgeable about all corners of Vietnam / hiểu biết rộng về các địa điểm du lịch, mọi ngóc ngách của Việt Nam
Focused on finding unique, handpicked products / tự tay thiết kế chọn lọc các sản phẩm du lịch cho khách với sự tỉ mỉ
Multi-lingual: Vietnamese – English and Spanish / Team với vốn ngoại ngữ đa dạng: Việt - Anh - Tây Ban Nha phục vụ cho các đối tượng
