Affiliate Disclosure

Last Updated: [September 19, 2025]

Thank you for visiting The Son Mekong. Transparency and honesty are very important to me, and I want to make sure my readers fully understand how this blog operates. This page explains my use of affiliate links, the relationships I have with partner companies, and how affiliate marketing supports this Site.

1. What Are Affiliate Links?

Affiliate links are special links that connect you to products or services. When you click on an affiliate link on The Son Mekong and make a purchase, I may earn a commission.

  • The price you pay remains the same — there are no extra charges to you.
  • The commission is paid directly by the company offering the product or service.
  • These small commissions help me continue running the blog and providing free content.

Think of it as a way to support the blog at no extra cost to yourself.

2. My Commitment to Transparency

At The Son Mekong Travel Blog, transparency is central to everything I do. As the sole creator and writer of this blog, I recognize the importance of honesty in both my content and any promotional activities. My goal is to provide readers with reliable, practical, and inspiring travel information. To support this effort, I occasionally include affiliate links to products and services that I believe are relevant and beneficial for travelers.

Every product or service featured through an affiliate partnership is carefully evaluated for quality, usefulness, and alignment with the needs of my audience. I only recommend items that I personally trust or consider to be of genuine value. Maintaining the integrity and credibility of my content is essential, and no affiliate relationship will ever compromise this standard.

I am also committed to being open about these partnerships. When you see an affiliate link on this blog, you should know that I may earn a commission from qualifying purchases made through that link. Importantly, this comes at no additional cost to you. These earnings help me sustain the blog and continue to provide free, high-quality travel resources for readers worldwide.

The mission of The Son Mekong is to share authentic travel experiences and useful guidance with honesty and professionalism. I believe readers deserve full clarity regarding my affiliate relationships, and I strive to uphold this principle in every article I publish. By prioritizing transparency, I aim to preserve your trust and ensure that the recommendations provided here remain meaningful, credible, and valuable to your travel planning.

3. Why I Use Affiliate Links

Running The Son Mekong requires time, resources, and ongoing maintenance. As a freelance tour guide, most of my day is spent guiding travelers. Writing articles, taking photos, updating travel information, and managing the blog happens during my free time.

Affiliate partnerships help me:

  1. Cover the costs of hosting, design, and tools needed to keep the Site online.
  2. Dedicate more time to researching and writing high-quality travel content.
  3. Share products or services that I genuinely believe can benefit travelers.

By clicking or purchasing through my affiliate links, you directly support the growth of this blog.

4. Examples of Affiliates on This Blog

On The Son Mekong, you may find affiliate links in articles such as:

  • Travel gear recommendations: Backpacks, cameras, and essentials that travelers often bring to Vietnam.
  • Local specialty products: Vietnamese coffee, tea, cashew nuts, or souvenirs you can buy online.
  • Accommodation or booking platforms: Websites where you can book hotels, tours, or transportation.
  • Online marketplaces: Global platforms like Amazon, where travel-related items are available.

I carefully select affiliate partners whose products or services align with the content of the blog and the needs of travelers.

5. Your Choice

You are never obligated to click on an affiliate link or make a purchase.

  • You can always choose to go directly to a company’s website without using my link.
  • The information I provide remains free whether or not you use the affiliate links.
  • Choosing to use my affiliate links is simply one way to support the blog if you find value in the content.

6. Limitations of Responsibility

Please note:

  • I am not responsible for the quality, safety, accuracy, or delivery of any products or services purchased through affiliate links.
  • Any issues or concerns about a product should be directed to the company from which you made the purchase.
  • I do my best to recommend reliable and well-reviewed products, but the final decision is always yours.

7. Contact

If you have any questions about this Affiliate Disclosure or about how affiliate links are used on The Son Mekong, you are welcome to reach out:

The Son Mekong
Created and managed by: [Your Full Name]
Email: [Your Email Address]
Website: [Your Blog URL]

Final Note

The Son Mekong is not a large company — it is simply me, a freelance tour guide, sharing my travel experiences, cultural knowledge, and personal insights with readers worldwide. Writing this blog is my way of giving back to the travel community and helping people enjoy Vietnam and beyond.

By using affiliate links, you help me continue this journey. Thank you for your support, for reading my stories, and for being part of The Son Mekong community.

Together, we can make travel more meaningful, authentic, and memorable.Understanding Affiliate Links