Nam Du and Hon Son are some of Vietnam's best-kept secrets. Located off the southern tip of Vietnam, these tropical islands only recently opened to foreign travellers and embody paradise, with clear blue waters and palm-lined beaches. Both islands are tiny, with little more than a small harbour and a single track road that loops the island. What Nam Du
After a short stay in Vinh Long to learn all about the ancient traditions of pottery making, we packed up our motorbike and continued our road trip to Can Tho; the hub of the Mekong Delta. The sole purpose for our trip to Can Tho was to take a sunrise boat trip into the bustle of the infamous Cai Rang
The first stop of our Mekong Delta road trip was the city of Vinh Long, a quaint local city with a century-old tradition of artisan pottery making. So it only made sense to spend a morning learning all about the ancient craft of pottery making during our stay. Here’s what we got up to during our tour of the Vinh
Situated halfway between Saigon and Can Tho, Vinh Long acts as a gateway to the Mekong Delta. Its location makes it perfect for breaking up a road trip through the Mekong Delta, so that's exactly what we did. This local town is very much off-the-Vietnam-tourist-trail, and as such, we weren't entirely sure what the town had to offer in the
One of the highlights of our road trip through the South of Vietnam was a side trip to visit the Tra Su Cajuput Forest, a vast wetland area on the border of Vietnam and Cambodia. The site embodies the quintessential Mekong Delta experience; Towering mangrove forests and rowboats navigating tranquil waterways. If you’re exploring the Mekong Delta, then add this
With a couple of days off work, we decided to pack up the motorbike and head off for a road trip in the Mekong Delta, south of Saigon. What awaited us on this last-minute road trip was a very pleasant surprise; think boats drifting through floating forests, lily pads and floating markets. If you're looking for a nature escape from