Southern Vietnam

The Mekong Delta is the bread basket of Vietnam or more accurately the rice basket of Vietnam. As amazing and beautiful as the terraced fields of the north are over 50% of Vietnam’s rice comes from the Mekong Delta. Even… 

In 1978 the Khmer Rouge of Cambodia wanted to lay claim to much of what is now the Mekong Delta of Vietnam. They arrived in Bai Chuc and proceeded to massacure the entire village of 3500. There were only 2… 

In Vinh Long on the Co Chien River you’ll find this fascinating pottery area. Numerous kilns and factories line the clay rich riverbanks and its tributaries making for some fascinating imagery. Vinh Long itself is a good sized Mekong Delta city… 

Chau Doc is on the border with Cambodia. It’s a major Mekong Delta religious pilgrimage destination for buddhists as well as having one of the countries largest Cham populations. In addition to the temples centered around Sam Mountain, there is… 

Tra Chim is an impressive national park that acts as a bird sanctuary in Dong Thap area of the Mekong Delta. Vietnam maintains what they refer to as the Red Data Book which lists rare and endangered wildlife and plant… 

Tra Su forest is located in An Giang. It is a fascinating and well maintained attraction with walking tours and small boat tours. Unlike other planned destinations it is immaculate, has good facilities and a real treat for families or… 

Tra Vinh is a province in the Mekong Delta and home to over 150 Khmer Temples scattered in the surrounding countryside. It surprisingly gets few visitors and you will often find yourself alone at the temple — well you and… 

East of Ho Chi Minh is the closest beach towns. The three area of Vung Tau, Long Hai, and Ho Tram are quite different and there is something for everyone. Vung Tau is by far the largest and a small…