Who is this guide for?  If you appreciate natural beauty at its most raw and seek a deeper connection to local life, you may be wondering about the best time to visit the Mekong Delta. While many guides point to the dry months, for the luxury traveler seeking soul and exclusivity, the Mekong Delta Rainy …

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Most travelers planning a trip to the Mekong Delta reach a similar conclusion early on: they want to avoid the “tourist trap” reputation of My Tho. They seek something deeper, quieter, and more reflective of the “real” Southern Vietnam. This search usually leads to two names: Ben Tre and Can Tho. The challenge is that …

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