Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. When all drinks are included in the price of the cruise, passengers won’t disembark with an additional bill Compared to a typical ...

Silently, our rowboat glides through waters thick with lotus flowers, water lilies, and vegetation and along narrow passageways lined by towering evergreen cajuput (melaleuca) trees whose outstretched ...

Haw Phra Bang, a temple in Luang Prabang, Laos. Ever Since my first visit to Thailand 30 years ago, when I was a budget backpacker lured by the bargains and the beaches, I’ve been enamored with ...

Riviera Travel has announced its expansion to Asia with the launch of a brand-new ship, Riviera Alba, setting sail on the Mekong River in 2027. This news follows Riviera’s recent unveiling of the ...

My 30-year-old-daughter and I are on a week-long AmaWaterways Mekong River cruise. Our journey starts with two pre-cruise days based at the Sofitel Saigon Plaza exploring Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam ...

Stepping onto The Jahan for a cruise down the Mekong River gives the feeling that you’ve just stepped into a movie set. Named after Shah Jahan — the Mughal ruler who built the Taj Mahal — the ship is ...

From Vietnam’s bustling delta to Cambodia’s temple-lined shores and Laos’ tranquil upper river, Mekong cruises blend scenic beauty with cultural depth. Travelers can opt for simple slow boats or ...

I reached a new level of peace sunbathing on the balcony of my private suite, watching the untouched jungle drift by as birds sang softly from the treetops. After coming from Bangkok, a city bursting ...

The Mekong’s earthy waters turn silver and gold around sunset, capturing a mystical essence in Laos. Photograph by Sutipond Somnam, Getty Images This article was produced by National Geographic ...

I went on a nine-day trip aboard the Scenic Spirit, a luxury river cruise that holds 68 guests. My 344-square-foot deluxe room had a special area with a glass partition and tons of windows. I loved ...