The drone has arrived. These high-impact flying machines are coming to a beautiful place near you. The drone has transitioned from professional... read more
A grand heritage building is being renovated in Hanoi’s picturesque Ba Dinh District. This is the nicest part of the capital - though few visitors... read more
Taking photos of the local people you encounter as a traveller is complicated anywhere. In Vietnam, the locals have been remarkably amenable to... read more
A French colonial villa on Hanoi’s Chan Cam St has become one of the most photographed colonial ruins in the city. These days it’s occupied by... read more
I spend more time than I would like lamenting the degradation of the places I visit while covering Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia for Rusty Compass.... read more
Time to close the firing range at Vietnam's Cu Chi tunnels?
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12 Mar 2017 read moreWeeping for Saigon - the destruction of Ba Son Shipyard
28 Apr 2016 read moreRusty Compass listings are always independent. We list the places we think are worth knowing about. Our Featured Listings allow a small selection of businesses already recommended by us, to pay a fee for a place at the top of our list. That’s it. Featured Listings have no impact on reviews, or on the curation and independence of our lists.