The Southeast Asian experience wouldn’t be complete without a ride in a tuk-tuk. Here are some pointers for surviving your first tuk-tuk ride: What is a Tuk Tuk? Tuk Tuks come in a variety of sizes and styles depending on the country, they even go by different names. Tuk Tuk, moto, rickshaw – all suggest …
Vietnam was amazing to photograph! The cities, beaches, and temples were filled with color, texture and movement. In particular, the people were my favorite to capture, and there were some great black and white photo opportunities. Here are some of my best photos:
A day trip from Ho Chi Min city took us to thick jungle and the Cu Chi tunnels, home of the Viet Cong base during the Vietnam war. The tunnels themselves are an intricate network of tiny underground passageways covering over 250km, and an integral part of winning the war. After watching an informational video, trying …
Of all the places I have traveled, Vietnam was one of the easiest for finding gluten free food. Generally speaking, they have few naturally wheat-based dishes, so you really only have to be mindful of dishes that have soy sauce, hoisin, or oyster sauce in them. For breakfast or lunch, pho is an excellent option. …
After another long train journey, I found myself in rainy but picturesque Hoi An. The city has a great vibe, a lively waterfront and some great people watching. With over 2000 years of history, Hoi An has much to see but it is most well known for its tailoring, so every other shop was lined …
As the former imperial capital of Vietnam, Hue holds the treasures of Vietnam’s royal past and is a curious mix of bustling streets and tranquil ruins. The beautiful Perfume River runs through the city, separating the Old town and the New town. We spent the rainy afternoon touring through the ancient Citadel, visiting tombs and …
It was an incredibly long flight through Canada, to South Korea, then to Vietnam, but I made it in one piece. After a near-missed connecting flight I was on edge but managed to get to my hotel in the center of Hanoi at just around midnight. Hanoi is mind-numbing at first, with about a million …
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