Life on the Mekong

In Vietnam, the lotus is not just a symbol of beauty — it’s a treasure rooted in the mud.

If you sit by the Hau River in Can Tho at 5:00 AM, you’ll see dozens of wooden boats carrying travelers out to Cai Rang.

If you’re looking for authentic things to do in Can Tho, let me take you down a quiet village lane to Auntie Hai’s home—a local artisan who has spent over 40 years preserving traditional Mekong Delta coconut broom making.

There are afternoons in the Mekong Delta that need very little to become beautiful.

In the Mekong Delta, you’ll often come across houses with roofs made from nipa palm leaves, a familiar and beautiful image of the Vietnamese countryside.

A trip to the countryside is not always just about exploring beautiful places.

We are really proud to have these small canals, they are so beautiful because of their natural features, especially when the water is full.

Back to the West, let’s find our childhood together.