Can Tho is best known for its floating markets . There are two of them, but almost everyone only knows Cai Rang Floating Market . The second one, Phong Dien , is much farther away and very small, with only a few boats—so it’s not particularly impressive for most travelers. Cai Rang Floating Market is lively and bustling in the early morning. Real trading still happens there , not just staged scenes for tourists, as many people mistakenly believe. That said, the market receive

Ben Tre is a lush, green landscape. From above, endless coconut groves weave seamlessly with majestic rivers and narrow canals. Exploring Ben Tre in a non-touristic way is absolutely possible with a bit of thoughtful planning—whether you join a tour or explore independently. This blog is here to guide you every step of the way.

Blog written by Linh - Mekong Zig Zag's designer. When we travel ourselves, we always look for the authenticity of a destination. The Mekong Delta is a beautiful region in many ways: nature, weather, food, culture, and people. After living here for four years, I’ve come to truly appreciate the beauty of a slow-paced life shaped by the Mekong’s nature and its people—and it is a beautiful thing to embrace. Linh and a Mekong gardener working together to design her homestay's gar

We went to Sa Dec in December 2025, and we fell in love with this little romantic town. Sa Dec is a small town in Dong Thap Province in the Mekong Delta, shaped by the river and by generations of flower growers. For more than a hundred years, local families here have made a living cultivating ornamental plants, turning Sa Dec into one of southern Vietnam’s main flower-growing areas, especially in the weeks leading up to Tet - Vietnamese new year holiday. Away from the gard