Gas Stations of the Mekong Delta, Vietnam
I often notice gas stations when I travel (particularly when I don’t actually have a vehicle, and so have no need for one). I’m guessing this is a remnant of my time as a land Read More …
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Floating through Vietnam’s Cai Rang market
In the watery world along the Mekong River, floating markets – the regular gathering of boats selling goods of all kinds – have been a way of life for generations. This is true of the Read More …
Giant beehive kilns in Vietnam
A cruise through the Mekong River Delta in southern Vietnam is full of unexpected sights, but a landscape of giant brick beehives may be among the most surprising. They are barely visible from a distance, Read More …
Should a Mekong Delta cruise be on your Vietnam itinerary?
Life on the water is a key feature of the Mekong Delta in southern Vietnam. In order to better understand this watery landscape and the people who live there, I wanted to travel on the Read More …
Ferry traffic on the Mekong, Vietnam
Until very recently, the river itself served as the main highway through Vietnam’s Mekong Delta. While an increasing number of roads penetrate the region, for most of the people who live and work along the Read More …
Cruising the Mekong Delta in Vietnam
A river cruise through the Mekong Delta in Vietnam offers travelers a relaxing way to explore an ancient way of life that is rapidly changing.
Can Tho Bridge, Vietnam
Vietnam is rapidly developing beyond the main cities. To facilitate and support that new development, the government is expanding and improving the highway network that serves the Mekong Delta. The dramatic Can Tho (Cần Thơ) Read More …