Inside B&R
Asia
Published on January 21, 2023
Notes from the Road: A Research Trip in Vietnam & Cambodia
By Nathan Lane
From ancient forts and glittering temples to jungles humming with fascinating wildlife, nowhere in the world contains as much diversity as Southeast Asia. Cambodia & Vietnam are the jewels in its crown, combining the crème de la crème of activities for all tastes and ages.
There are endless temples and waterfalls to explore, mind-blowing cuisine to sample and bike trails through every landscape imaginable. Mountains, forests, vibrant cities, tranquil rice paddies, through world wonders like Angkor Wat and even high above the clouds. For foodies, its bustling cities combine local cuisine with touches of French, Japanese and Chinese. For local experiences, the people are proud to share their culture and traditions through colourful festivals, handicrafts and ancient wellness rituals.
All smiles from our team of incredible Vietnamese guides! From left to right: Quyen, Tuan, Viet, Quan and An.
Fishing boats at anchor. They generally cruise the waters overnight
Temple hopping on two wheels. Here our long-time guide Viet is explaining the significance of the Buddhist temple we stopped by.
A wonderful bike ride among Vietnam's brilliant green rice paddies. Here the only traffic in sight is the local children heading to school.
Spinning along Vietnam's longest wooden bridge on our Day 7 bike ride.
Breakfast with a view at Zannier Bãi San Hô. The morning coffee and mountain vistas are fantastic.
Each room at Zannier Bãi San Hô comes with a bike, I peddled to the beach for a morning swim.
