I took two day trips to other small cities around the Mekong Delta. Last Saturday, I rode my motorbike to a city called Vi Thanh, which is about an hour away from Can Tho. The ride to Vi Thanh had scenic views of the Vietnamese countryside, full of rice farms and lush green fields. While in Vi Thanh, I explored a beautiful community that runs along a peaceful river and had the opportunity to witness the quiet side of Vietnam. I also visited a city called Soc Trang, which is about an hour and a half from Can Tho. This city has many Buddhist pagodas, which I admired and explored.
The farthest I have traveled in Vietnam thus far has been to a city called Da Lat, located in a region called the Central Highlands in southern Vietnam. My friends and I flew from Ho Chi Minh City (the biggest city in Vietnam) to Da Lat. Da Lat has a much cooler climate than Can Tho, given its higher elevation and hilly terrain. We rented motorbikes and visited two incredible waterfalls on our trip. I would like to continue to explore other parts of Vietnam during my adventure abroad!
