Travel by cargo boat in the Mekong Delta is something I’ve been meaning to do ever since I first read about it. One trip I wanted to do was from Ben Tre to Tra Vinh. I’ve seen this way of travel mentioned in forums, and I’ve had a reader email me how he did the […]
Where to stay in Can Tho – The best area for visitors, and hotels in Can Tho
Can Tho is the the biggest city in the Mekong Delta and home to the famous the Cai Rang floating market. Traditionally the most popular way to visit Can Tho was by tours from Ho Chi Minh City, or overland trips to and from Phnom Penh in Cambodia. With international flights now serving Can Tho […]
Notes on Can Tho – Urban life in the Mekong Delta
Can Tho is the fourth-largest city in Vietnam, and it’s one of 5 cities that’s an independent municipality at the same level as a province. From a tourists perspective it’s mainly seen as the jumping off point for the Cai Rang floating market and other trips around the Mekong Delta. I’ve been to the market […]
Guesthouse Review: Hien Guesthouse II, Can Tho – Vietnam
Hotel Name: Hien Guesthouse II Address: 106/3 Phan Dinh Phung, Ninh Kieu, Can Tho, Vietnam. I stayed at the Hien Guesthouse II in Can Tho, Vietnam. I booked online at the rate of 250,000 VND ($10.80 USD) per night and picked it for its price and location. The Hien Guesthouse II is in the old […]
