Ha Tien: the Mekong Delta’s best kept secret?
Back in 2014, I ended up in Ha Tien by complete accident, having missed a ferry from Phu Quoc to Rach Gia, 90 kilometres away. What a stroke of luck.…
Staying near the airport in Ho Chi Minh City
Avoid the tourist district to discover a nicer side to Vietnam’s biggest city. Nestled behind Tay Son Nhat Airport is a surprisingly chilled out pocket that makes a pleasant –…
From Melbourne to the Mekong: bringing a bicycle to Vietnam
Languid, tropical and almost completely flat, Vietnam’s Mekong Delta is fast gaining a reputation as a destination for pushbike travel. A vast region often described as Vietnam’s food bowl, the…
Cycle touring Vietnam
Routes and tips for cycle touring in Vietnam. In a country that’s all about people and landscape, cycling can be a truly immersive experience. With its deeply established tourist trail,…