This weekend was a much needed change of pace. We made our way out to the Mekong Delta, and from the moment we arrived, it was clear this part of Vietnam would feel very different from the energy of Ho Chi Minh City. The landscape was greener, quieter, and the pace of life noticeably slower…
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Day 6/7: Weekend Away
The Mekong delta weekend trip was definitely one to remember. The weekend started off driving to the Mekong delta and getting ready to play water games. I was nervous for the games but wasn’t quite sure what to expect at first. Changing into the traditional outfits began to make the experience come to life. Going…
Day 6 & 7: The Mekong Delta Retreat
A week-long journey through Vietnam offers a fascinating look at the contrasts between its bustling cities and quiet countryside. Moving from the high-energy streets of Ho Chi Minh City to the traditional, slower pace of the Mekong Delta highlights the complex balance between rapid modernization and deeply rooted traditions. The first five days in Saigon…
Days 6-7: Mekong Delta Trip
Our morning started really early around 8am, where we had to be packed and ready to board the bus for a 3 hour drive to the Mekong Delta. The trip itself was not too bad, but I would say that most of it was spent sleeping, or watching the surrounding terrain / area as it…
No More Rice
I am convinced Tuan is the best guide we could’ve had for some of our trips this week. He has a lot of knowledge on the history and statistics of Vietnamese culture and lifestyle. He also has so many funny quotes or stories and sometimes we can’t even tell if he is joking or being…
Days 6 7!!!!! 🤣🤣💀💀
Over the weekend we spent our time in the Mekong Delta region and it was a blast! We stayed at the Lang Du Lich My Khanh Resort and it was beautiful! Right after we arrived on Saturday, we were taken to their activities area which had a water park kind of thing where there was…
Day 6+7 Daily Delta
This weekend, we had the opportunity to explore the Mekong River and everything surrounding it. I stocked up on snacks the night before our three hour bus ride, and off we went. Honestly it felt a lot shorter than it actually was considering I slept through most of it. When we arrived, we had a…
Days 6+7: Sticky Rice!
Our short weekend getaway to the Mekong River/Delta region started with a 3 hour bus ride at 7:45 AM to get to our resort in Can Tho city. On our way there and on our way back, we stopped at a large and busy rest stop so we could get drinks, snacks, and go to…
Day 6-7: Mekong Delta Doozie
What an amazing weekend! My favorite part of Plus3 was the excursion to the Cu Chi tunnels, so I was really looking forward to our two-day trip to the Mekong delta. After just four hours of sitting on the bus to get to the hotel we were staying at, I realized that I’m not ready…
Day 6-7: Lush Life in the Delta
Our overnight trip started bright and early: skipping breakfast because I slept without packing, and boarding our trusty bus that we go everywhere in. The drive was a solid three-ish hours, so I spent my time listening to my music and/or snoozing. We also did some karaoke in the bus, which was super fun and…
Weekend at the Delta
I don’t think the Mekong Delta is somewhere I would have chosen to go, however, I’m so grateful I did. I feel like I have a deeper understanding of a different area in Vietnam and culture outside the city. Between the market, Can Tho and the hotel itself I found the locals were still connected…
Day 6-7: Vietnam
Today we went on the Mekong Delta trip. We actually got here the day before, but didn’t have to write a blog post because of the 4 hour drive. On the first day, we were allowed a little break in order to go chill in the pool. It was so refreshing in the 95ish degree…
Day 6-7; District 67
We headed out Saturday morning and got to the resort by afternoon. We were fortunate to have a really great spot right by the river, and it was nice to see the countryside on our 4 hour drive after being in HCMC for so long (not that I am complaining). I have been looking forward…
Delta Delta Delta
It has been 1 week in Vietnam! We spent the last 2 days at the Mekong DeltaWe have been reading and talking about the region since our first class, but actually being here was a different story. We did get a fun tourist experience, but the contrast between the cities is what really stuck with…
Day 6-7: Divas at the Delta
This excursion was one of the things on this Plus 3 trip that I’ve been looking toward the most. On our way to the Mekong Delta, we stop at a very nice rest stop to sing a song and grab some drinks. I couldn’t help but compare this one to one of the many Pennsylvania…
Day 7: Floating Through the Mekong
Wow. What a weekend! What an experience. What a feeling. It’s starting to feel fake. This weekend was something that words couldn’t describe. I’m going to try though. It started off with an early wakeup and a few hours by bus before we arrived. Walking into the resort was a surreal feeling. After a long…
Vietnam Days 6 & 7: Water, into wine, into rice??
The Mekong Delta is over 15000 square miles and homes around 20% of Vietnam’s total population. Beyond the numbers the Mekong is an irreplaceable part of Vietnam’s agricultural economy thanks to their leading rice and fruit production that positions the delta at the center of the dinner plate for Vietnamese citizens across the entire country….
Simple Men
Our weekend trip to the Mekong Delta was incredibly impactful and meaningful to me. The trip kicked off with a beautiful 3 and a half hour bus trip through the outer skirts of Saigon and into the rural farmland and rice paddies of the Delta. Time moves slow in the Mekong, but life here moves…
Boats and (Me)kong
We had a two-day trip into the Mekong Delta. During the peaceful three-hour ride, we got to see life in Vietnam outside of the city. You really begin to understand why Vietnam exports so many goods because there was farmland everywhere. One interesting fact we were told on the way was that random coffins would…
Driven to Perfection
Day 5: Glass Egg: A Virtuous Studio We went to Glass Egg Animation Studio. It was my favorite site visit so far. They are the number one animation studio in the world for cars. As a self-proclaimed animator who takes four hours to animate a simple ball bounce on Procreate Dreams, I found particular appreciation…