A journey along the Mekong River is arguably the best way​ to see Southeast Asia. A cruise offers a glimpse of the region at its best, including villages, landmark temples and a string ...

I was joking – sort of – at a restaurant in Phnom Penh, Cambodia’s capital city, after the waiter brought two of the large and hairy deep-fried arachnids to the table after the main course. At first, ...

I just received an email from Pandaw, my favorite Aasin river cruise company, letting me know that they had once again improved their Mekong River cruise sailings. They were now offering a combined 22 ...

Stomach-turning meals on a cruise sound more like a trip to the ship’s doctor than a trip of a lifetime, but not when exploring the Mekong River with companies that strive so hard to give guests an ...

While it ranks as the seventh longest river in Asia, the Mekong is known as the "Mother River of Southeast Asia," sustaining civilizations throughout the centuries. As the Mekong descends from the ...

Uniworld River Cruises is the latest river cruise operator to get on the Mekong bandwagon, with a new charter partnership to start sailing in Southeast Asia next year. Uniworld is partnering with ...

The Mekong River flows through some of Southeast Asia’s most ecologically rich landscapes. Dense forests, wetlands, and riverbanks support a wide range of plant and animal life. Travel along this ...

A Mekong River Cruise Filled with Surprises and Spectacular Contrasts Our river cruise journey along the Mekong revealed surprising contrasts: while Cambodia charmed visitors with its extraordinarily ...

ABOARD THE AVALON VISIONARY — Avalon Waterways is expanding again in Southeast Asia with plans for a second ship on the Mekong River. The 36-passenger vessel, to be called Avalon Saigon, will debut in ...

PHNOM PENH, Cambodia — “Life is not staying still,” Vuthy spoke softly to me, like a kind older brother. “It is moving from one place to the next.” I followed his rhythmic breathing — in, out — ...

Located in the heart of the Greater Mekong Sub-region (GMS), the former Lao royal town of Luang Prabang is the ideal base for exploring the mighty Mekong River, which is the world’s 12th longest riv ...

Starting in 2011, AMA Waterways will offer cruises on two vessels, La Marguerite and a yet unnamed entrant The new Mekong vessel will be 295 feet long, compared with the 246-foot La Marguerite. The ...