Delight your senses on an exploration of Vietnam’s finest cuisine with Ken Hom in Ho Chi Minh City. Together you will explore the aromatic scents and fresh flavours of local produce in one of the city’s bustling food markets before a private cooking demonstration, during which Ken will reveal the secrets to creating sumptuous Vietnamese cuisine. You will also have the opportunity to hear stories from his venerable 35-year career and pose your own culinary questions during a private talk and informal Q&A.  Discover the mesmerising power and beauty of nature at Ta Prohm temple, the crumbling 12th-century ruins reclaimed by towering, ancient trees that intertwine between the stones. You will also explore the astounding historical treasures of Angkor Archaeological Park, a Unesco World Heritage site. These include the Bayon temple and the temple of Angkor Wat. The largest religious building in the world and the unofficial symbol of Cambodia, the temple’s staggering beauty is an unforgettable sight.  During your voyage you will be accompanied by Robert Gordon OBE. Once Head of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office’s South-East Asia Department and former British Ambassador to Vietnam, Robert is the ideal companion to reveal the secrets of this fascinating part of the world. He will share his wealth of knowledge and personal insights during a series of in-depth private lectures and visits to some of the most important historical sights in Cambodia and Vietnam, including the Killing Fields, Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum and the Cu Chi Tunnels, built by the Vietnamese resistance during the Vietnam War.  Discover the story behind Marguerite Duras’ classic novel The Lover on a visit to Sa De. An island of orchards, lush floating gardens and vibrant flower markets, you will enjoy an in-depth tour and see the home of the novelist’s childhood sweetheart, Huynh Thuy Le.  The ideal way to explore Vietnam and Cambodia, you will enjoy a premium seven-night cruise along the majestic Mekong on board the stylish RV La Marguerite. Winding through some of the countries’ most spellbinding scenery, from verdant rice fields to vibrant floating markets, you will have the rare opportunity to experience firsthand the everyday cultures and customs that typify life along its banks.
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