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 […]
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 […]
Hotel Review: The Garden Hotel and Apartment, Da Nang – Vietnam
Hotel Name: The Garden Hotel and Apartment Address: 68 Hung Vuong, Hai Chau, Da Nang, Vietnam. I stayed at The Garden Hotel and Apartment in Danang, Vietnam. I booked it online and picked it for its location in the city centre of Danang. The rate was 200,000 VND ($8.60 USD), so a great deal for […]
Hotel Review: Kien Cuong 1 Hotel, Da Nang – Vietnam
Hotel Name: Kien Cuong 1 Hotel Address: Lot D2, An Thuong 30, Phuoc My, Da Nang, Vietnam. I stayed at the Kien Cuong 1 Hotel in Danang, Vietnam. Originally I had booked at the Kien Cuong Hotel, but when I arrived the hotel was closed. I was then told by a worker that the hotel […]
Notes on Tra Vinh – Khmer temples and a tourist town that might have been
Tra Vinh is the provincial capital of Tra Ving Province, deep in the Mekong Delta region about 140 km south of Ho Chi Minh City. It’s not on the way to anywhere unless you are going to another place even more out of the way. It’s worth a visit though if you have more time […]
Notes on Ben Tre – Coconuts and the bad-ass women of Vietnamese history
Spend time in Southern Vietnam and you’ll soon notice the prevalence of Ben Tre coconuts. This provincial variety is so well known that vendors advertise coconuts as being from Ben Tre to let you know that you are getting a premium coconut. Maybe the Ben Tre Coconut Marketing Authority has got to me, but I […]
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 […]
Hotel Review: Gia Hoa 2 Hotel, Tra Vinh – Vietnam
Hotel Name: Gia Hoa 2 Hotel Address: 50 Le Loi, Tra Vinh, Tra Vinh, Vietnam. I stayed at the Gia Hoa 2 Hotel in Tra Vinh, Vietnam. I booked online at the rate of 420,000 VND ($18.12 USD) and picked it for its location close to the central market. I didn’t know the best area […]
Ben Tre Farm Stay – An easy escape from Saigon life in the Mekong Delta
Hotel Name: Ben Tre Farm Stay Address: Cai Suc Bridge, Hamlet 3, Xa Phu Nhuan, Ben Tre, Vietnam. When exploring the Mekong Delta region I suggest staying for at least some of your time at a home or farmstay. Part of the appeal of the Mekong is exploring the rural roads and the many waterways […]
Notes on Dong Hoi: like Da Nang, 10 years ago
Dong Hoi is the gateway city for travel to the UNESCO World Heritage Phong Nha – Ke Bang National Park. Most visitors to Phong Nha go straight through Dong Hoi, and I nearly did as well. After spending a day looking around though, I think Dong Hoi might be a place you’ll hear more about […]
