Come in the cool dry months and paddy fields glow green, boats cross wide water at dawn, and friends gather in the shade to talk for hours. Come when the rains arrive and roads turn to rivers, the air grows thick and fragrant, and plans bend around the weather.
The climate is hot and humid, with a monsoon season and a cooler dry winter. Pack light cotton, an umbrella and patience, because every season offers a different trip. A Local Friend tells you when to go early, when to linger, and when to let a downpour decide the next hour.
