Take me to the River

Explore the beautiful tapestry that makes up the Mekong Delta On a fine Saturday morning I was picked up at 8am and taken down to Saigon Pier where at 8:15am I and several other travelers boarded a speedboat that would take us south to explore the Mekong Delta. I started chatting with a fellow companion who informed me that … Read more

Escape to Nature

It was 8:15 in the morning when my group, composed of myself, a sun-punished Englishwoman, a very tall Kiwi and two younger daughters set out towards the mangrove forests of Can Gio, a short 45 minutes to an hour boat trip along the many aquatic arteries that surround Ho Chi Minh City. The trip, organized … Read more

Les Rives does its’ bit …

Plastic waste in Vietnam’s waterways and coastlines directly affects the general tourism industry and the first impression visitors get of Vietnam but is also a source of toxic contamination and environmental pollution for local populations. At Les Rives people decided to take action to improve the situation where they can, and help raise awareness among clients, … Read more

Where the Sea Meets the River

Can Gio is a family friendly escape from the city with something for everyone Text by James Pham Images by Quinn Ryan Mattingly Heading south from the Bach Dang Pier in District 1, a cruise along the Saigon River is an exercise in serenity. City life incrementally gives way to country. Bridges get less ornate, … Read more