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Local Vietnam in the Media
Local Vietnam has been featured in various travel publications, blogs, and media outlets that recognize our authentic approach to exploring Vietnam. These mentions highlight our expertise, local partnerships, and commitment to responsible travel. Below you’ll find a selection of articles and features that share our story and the experiences we create.
March 2026
An English-language article introducing Ha Giang Aya Lodge as a new tourism project centered around community involvement and sustainable development. The piece outlines the lodge’s vision of connecting travelers with local culture while supporting economic opportunities in rural areas.
Vietnam News is the country’s leading English-language newspaper, providing official perspectives on business, tourism, and national developments for an international audience.
March 2026
Widespread Coverage Across Vietnamese Media
Following the official launch, Ha Giang Aya Lodge and Local Vietnam were featured across a broad range of Vietnamese news, lifestyle, and regional publications. These articles reflect growing national interest in community-based tourism and locally integrated travel experiences in northern Vietnam.
Additional coverage appeared on platforms including Kenh14, Phap Luat Online, An Ninh Thu Do, The Thao & Van Hoa, Nguoi Lao Dong (Phu Nu), So Huu Tri Tue, and multiple regional newspapers across northern Vietnam.
March 2026
A feature highlighting the opening of Ha Giang Aya Lodge, focusing on its concept as a community-based accommodation integrated within a H’Mong village. The article presents the project as a model that combines tourism with local livelihoods and cultural preservation in northern Vietnam.
VnExpress is Vietnam’s largest online newspaper, with both Vietnamese and English editions, known for its wide national reach and coverage of major developments in travel, business, and society.
March 2026
A business-focused article covering the launch of Ha Giang Aya Lodge, emphasizing its role in promoting sustainable tourism and community engagement. The feature highlights how the project aligns with broader trends in responsible travel and regional development.
The Saigon Times is one of Vietnam’s most established business publications, known for its in-depth reporting on economic trends, investment, and tourism development.
March 2026
A feature exploring the experience of staying at Ha Giang Aya Lodge, focusing on the contrast between remote mountain life and the level of comfort offered to travelers. The article highlights the unique setting within a H’Mong village and the perspective it gives on local culture and daily life.
Saigoneer is a well-known English-language publication covering culture, lifestyle, and travel in Vietnam, particularly popular among international residents and independent travelers.
February 2026
Mekong Delta – Exploring An Giang Off the Beaten Path
An in-depth print feature following a journey through the Mekong Delta designed in collaboration with Local Vietnam. The article focuses on An Giang Province, highlighting its cultural diversity, spiritual landscapes, and everyday river life, with an emphasis on slow travel and lesser-visited destinations.
Columbus Travel is one of the Netherlands’ leading travel magazines, known for its high-quality print journalism and in-depth storytelling focused on authentic destinations and meaningful travel experiences.
January 2026
An in-depth Vietnamese feature exploring the architecture, cultural philosophy, and community roots of Ha Giang Aya Lodge by Local Vietnam, presented as a living experiment in contemporary design shaped by stone, land, and local Mong traditions.
Travellive+ is one of Vietnam’s most established travel and lifestyle magazines, respected for its editorial storytelling on travel, architecture, and culture rather than commercial tourism coverage.
January 2026
The official launch of Ha Giang Aya Lodge by Local Vietnam was covered by multiple Vietnamese business, lifestyle, and consumer news platforms, reflecting growing interest in sustainable and community-based tourism in northern Vietnam.
January 2025
A Dutch-language feature sharing the personal story behind Local Vietnam, following co-founders Marnick Schoonderwoerd and Nhung Phung (Rose) from their first travels in Vietnam to building a travel business and community-based lodges in the remote mountains of Ha Giang.
Algemeen Dagblad is one of the Netherlands’ largest and most established newspapers, known for in-depth human-interest stories and international reporting for a broad national audience.