Kampong Cham

Kampong Cham, one of Cambodia’s oldest towns, is a charming riverside destination known for its rich history and picturesque landscapes. Situated along the Mekong River, the town is famous for its well-preserved French colonial architecture and the iconic Bamboo Bridge, which connect... Kampong Cham, one of Cambodia’s oldest towns, is a charming riverside destination known for its rich history and picturesque landscapes. Situated along the Mekong River, the town is famous for its well-preserved French colonial architecture and the iconic Bamboo Bridge, which connects visitors to the scenic Koh Paen Island. The nearby Wat Nokor, an ancient temple complex, showcases stunning stone carvings and a blend of modern and historical influences. With its vibrant markets, delicious local cuisine, and friendly atmosphere, Kampong Cham offers a delightful experience for travelers seeking to immerse themselves in Cambodian culture. Read More

Kampong Cham

Kampong Cham, one of Cambodia’s oldest towns, is a charming riverside destination known for its rich history and picturesque landscapes. Situated along the Mekong River, the town is famous for its well-preserved French colonial architecture and the iconic Bamboo Bridge, which connect... Kampong Cham, one of Cambodia’s oldest towns, is a charming riverside destination known for its rich history and picturesque landscapes. Situated along the Mekong River, the town is famous for its well-preserved French colonial architecture and the iconic Bamboo Bridge, which connects visitors to the scenic Koh Paen Island. The nearby Wat Nokor, an ancient temple complex, showcases stunning stone carvings and a blend of modern and historical influences. With its vibrant markets, delicious local cuisine, and friendly atmosphere, Kampong Cham offers a delightful experience for travelers seeking to immerse themselves in Cambodian culture. Read More

Phnom Penh

Phnom Penh, Cambodia’s busy capital, sits at the junction of the Mekong and Tonlé Sap rivers. It was a hub for both the Khmer Empire and French colonialists. On its walkable riverfront, lined with parks, restaurants and bars, are the ornate Royal Palace, Silver Pagoda and the National Muse... Phnom Penh, Cambodia’s busy capital, sits at the junction of the Mekong and Tonlé Sap rivers. It was a hub for both the Khmer Empire and French colonialists. On its walkable riverfront, lined with parks, restaurants and bars, are the ornate Royal Palace, Silver Pagoda and the National Museum, displaying artifacts from around the country. At the city’s heart is the massive, art deco Central Market. Read More

Phnom Penh

Phnom Penh, Cambodia’s busy capital, sits at the junction of the Mekong and Tonlé Sap rivers. It was a hub for both the Khmer Empire and French colonialists. On its walkable riverfront, lined with parks, restaurants and bars, are the ornate Royal Palace, Silver Pagoda and the National Muse... Phnom Penh, Cambodia’s busy capital, sits at the junction of the Mekong and Tonlé Sap rivers. It was a hub for both the Khmer Empire and French colonialists. On its walkable riverfront, lined with parks, restaurants and bars, are the ornate Royal Palace, Silver Pagoda and the National Museum, displaying artifacts from around the country. At the city’s heart is the massive, art deco Central Market. Read More

Sailing the Mekong River

Tân Châu

Tân Châu, a charming town located along the banks of the Mekong River, offers a unique blend of cultural heritage and natural beauty. Known for its traditional wooden houses and vibrant markets, Tân Châu provides visitors with an authentic glimpse into local life. T... Tân Châu, a charming town located along the banks of the Mekong River, offers a unique blend of cultural heritage and natural beauty. Known for its traditional wooden houses and vibrant markets, Tân Châu provides visitors with an authentic glimpse into local life. The town is famous for its floating markets, where traders sell fresh fruits and handmade goods from their boats, creating a lively and colourful atmosphere. Nearby, visitors can explore lush orchards and scenic river landscapes, ideal for leisurely boat trips and cycling adventures. With its warm hospitality and tranquil surroundings, Tân Châu is a delightful destination for those seeking to experience the heart of the Mekong Delta. Read More

Sa Déc

Sa Đéc, nestled in the heart of the Mekong Delta, is known for its charming landscapes and rich cultural heritage. Famous for its vibrant flower gardens, the town is often referred to as the "Flower City," showcasing a stunning array of blossoms that attract visitors year-round. The... Sa Đéc, nestled in the heart of the Mekong Delta, is known for its charming landscapes and rich cultural heritage. Famous for its vibrant flower gardens, the town is often referred to as the "Flower City," showcasing a stunning array of blossoms that attract visitors year-round. The bustling local markets, particularly the Sa Đéc Flower Market, offer a delightful sensory experience filled with colours and aromas. History enthusiasts can explore the ancient architecture of the Tran Le Xuân Villa and the unique pagodas scattered throughout the area. With its tranquil riverside setting and warm hospitality, Sa Đéc provides an enchanting escape into the beauty and culture of rural Vietnam. Read More

Cái Bè

Cái Bè, nestled in the picturesque Mekong Delta, is a vibrant town renowned for its lively floating markets and scenic waterways. The Cái Bè Floating Market is a highlight, where local farmers sell fresh produce and handcrafted goods directly from their boats, o... Cái Bè, nestled in the picturesque Mekong Delta, is a vibrant town renowned for its lively floating markets and scenic waterways. The Cái Bè Floating Market is a highlight, where local farmers sell fresh produce and handcrafted goods directly from their boats, offering visitors an authentic taste of daily life in the delta. Surrounding the town are lush orchards and tranquil rice paddies, perfect for cycling and exploring the serene countryside. With its rich cultural heritage and warm hospitality, Cái Bè invites travellers to experience the enchanting rhythms of rural Vietnam, making it a delightful stop on any Mekong Delta adventure. Read More

Ho Chi Minh City

Romantically referred to by the French as the Pearl of the Orient, Ho Chi Minh City today is a super-charged city of sensory overload. Motorbikes zoom day and night along the wide boulevards, through the narrow back alleys and past vendors pushing handcarts hawking goods of all description... Romantically referred to by the French as the Pearl of the Orient, Ho Chi Minh City today is a super-charged city of sensory overload. Motorbikes zoom day and night along the wide boulevards, through the narrow back alleys and past vendors pushing handcarts hawking goods of all descriptions. Still called Saigon by most residents, this is Vietnam's largest city and the engine driving the country's current economic resurgence, but despite its frenetic pace, it's a friendlier place than Hanoi and locals will tell you the food—simple, tasty, and incorporating many fresh herbs—is infinitely better than in the capital.This is a city full of surprises. The madness of the city's traffic—witness the oddball things that are transported on the back of motorcycles—is countered by tranquil pagodas, peaceful parks, quirky coffee shops, and whole neighborhoods hidden down tiny alleyways, although some of these quiet spots can be difficult to track down. Life in Ho Chi Minh City is lived in public: on the back of motorcycles, on the sidewalks, and in the parks. Even when its residents are at home, they're still on display. With many living rooms opening onto the street, grandmothers napping, babies being rocked, and food being prepared, are all in full view of passersby.Icons of the past endure in the midst of the city’s headlong rush into capitalism. The Hotel Continental, immortalized in Graham Greene's The Quiet American, continues to stand on the corner of old Indochina's most famous thoroughfare, the rue Catinat, known to American G.I.s during the Vietnam War as Tu Do (Freedom) Street and renamed Dong Khoi (Uprising) Street by the Communists. The city still has its ornate opera house and its old French city hall, the Hôtel de Ville. The broad colonial boulevards leading to the Saigon River and the gracious stucco villas are other remnants of the French colonial presence. Grisly reminders of the more recent past can be seen at the city's war-related museums. Residents, however, prefer to look forward rather than back and are often perplexed by tourists' fascination with a war that ended 40 years ago.The Chinese influence on the country is still very much in evidence in the Cholon district, the city's Chinatown, but the modern office towers and international hotels that mark the skyline symbolize Vietnam's fixation on the future. Read More