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Jewel in the Mekong

Jewel in the Mekong

What's more romantic than a luxury cruise down the Mekong River? How about the improbable love story that made it possible.

The Mekong Navigator was the first ship launched by Lotus Cruises. It plans to have five by 2023.  

Steve MeachamFreelance writer

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The mighty Mekong is synonymous with tragic love stories, from Graham Greene’s The Quiet American and Marguerite Duras’ autobiographical L’Amant to the musical Miss Saigon.

How refreshing, then, to learn of a true romance ending happily.

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Steve MeachamFreelance writerSteve Meacham is a freelance writer.

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