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A breathtaking aerial image of the reclining Buddha statue surrounded by lush green fields at sunset.
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Destinations

Tra Vinh Khmer Pagoda Trail: A 2-Day Cultural Drive Through the Mekong's Forgotten Province

Tra Vinh holds the densest concentration of Khmer Theravada Buddhist pagodas in Vietnam — over 140 of them — and almost nobody comes. Here's how to do it right in two days.

Jun 27, 20265 min readsouth
People working at an outdoor fish market at night, illuminated by artificial lights, showcasing a hectic atmosphere.
02
Food & Drink

Chau Doc's Floating Market and Night Market: Where Khmer, Cham, and Vietnamese Food Collide

Chau Doc sits at the intersection of three food cultures, and its markets — floating at dawn, sprawling at dusk — are where that collision tastes best.

May 26, 20264 min readsouth
Colorful Vietnamese Banh Mi rolls surrounded by fresh vegetables, showcasing vibrant culinary presentation.
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Food & Drink

Tra Vinh's Khmer Buddhist Cuisine: Temple Food, Palm Sugar, and Bun Nuoc Leo

Tra Vinh is home to one of Vietnam's largest Khmer communities, and their Buddhist food traditions — from temple offerings to palm-sugar sweets — are unlike anything else in the Mekong Delta.

May 26, 20264 min readsouth
A vibrant noodle soup with herbs and vegetables, perfect for a flavorful meal.
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Food & Drink

Soc Trang's Khmer-Vietnamese Kitchen: Bun Nuoc Leo and Beyond

Soc Trang sits in the Mekong Delta with one of Vietnam's largest Khmer communities, and the food reflects it — fermented fish broths, crispy filled pancakes, and flaky pastries you won't find anywhere else.

May 26, 20265 min readsouth
A bat hanging upside down on a tree branch surrounded by lush green leaves.
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Destinations

Soc Trang's Khmer Pagoda Trail: Bat Pagoda, Clay Pagoda, and the Culture Behind Them

Soc Trang has the largest Khmer population of any province in Vietnam — and its pagodas, food, and festivals make that identity impossible to miss.

May 15, 20266 min readsouth
Savor a classic Vietnamese Banh Mi with a refreshing beer in Hanoi, Vietnam.
06
Food & Drink

Com Dep Tra Vinh: the Flat Green Rice of Khmer New Year

Com dep is the Khmer-origin flat green rice made each harvest season in Tra Vinh — pounded young, eaten with coconut and banana, and tied to the Ok Om Bok festival.

May 15, 20264 min readsouth
Fresh Vietnamese beef noodle salad with herbs and peppers in a bowl. Perfect for healthy eating enthusiasts.
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Food & Drink

Banh Pia Soc Trang: The Flaky, Durian-Filled Cake You Either Love or Avoid

Soc Trang's signature pastry blends Teochew, Khmer, and Vietnamese baking traditions into a layered, lard-rich cake stuffed with durian, salted egg yolk, and mung bean paste.

May 15, 20264 min readsouth
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