Mekong Delta

If you want to feel like an explorer in a lost time, head to the Mekong Delta. At the center sits the vibrant town of Can Tho. The people are friendly and the town is full of delicous restaurants and quirky cafes.

For more authenticity, its easy to rent a small boat for a half day tour of the river and surrounding delta. Your first stop, if you're willing to meet the 5 am departure time, is the floating market. The floating market is exactly what it sounds like: there, farmers display their fruits and veggies in heaped in huge piles that fill their boat.