The Wonders of the Mekong River

A vacation is something that we all crave and deserve. With so much time spent indoors, we can forget what it’s like to traverse the world and meet new people, seeing new places and walking through great and unforgettable locales. We miss visiting kosher resorts and exploring far-off places of Jewish heritage and culture, from the grand synagogues of Iberia to the peaceable communities along the Danube River. However, we also miss exploring other parts of the world that are not in Europe. 

For example, Mainland Southeast Asia is, without a doubt, one of the most eventful and wondrous parts of the world when it comes to travel. You’ve got the remnants of ancient civilizations a few miles away from metropolitan yet distinctively cultural cities. You’ve got great food that can be made kosher with some adjustments by fine Glatt Kosher chefs. You’ve also got a beautiful waterway from which to embark on your travel vacation, the Mekong River. What can you experience while traveling along the Mekong?

The Mekong is a bountiful locale in terms of biodiversity, one that has helped form great kingdoms and civilizations. This waterway provides food and nourishment for the crops of the many nations that live near its banks. It’s also the home of different species, from the Irrawaddy dolphin to the enigmatic saola. 

Remember what we said about ancient Civilizations? Well, there’s plenty of them to be explored along the Mekong. From Champa to the Khmer Empire, Mainland Southeast Asia bears a wealth of history that can be explored to its fullest on a cruise-based Jewish trip through the Mekong River, which touches upon several important historic locales of note. It’s even near the great Angkor Wat! 

If you want a great venue for a future vacation, consider a future cruise along the Mekong.