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Interior of Phuc Kien Assembly Hall in Hoi An, Vietnam

Today's travel photo is of the interior of Phuc Kien Assembly Hall in the Old Town of Hoi An, Vietnam. Phuc Kien is a traditional Chinese assembly hall that was established in the late 17th century. It was a place where members of the local Fujian Chinese ethnic group would come for gatherings and meetings, [...]

By |2016-02-11T11:05:46+10:00September 1st, 2014|Asia, Destinations, Photos, Vietnam|0 Comments

Motorbikes on the Street in Hanoi, Vietnam

Today's travel photo is of motorbikes crossing a busy street intersection in the Old Quarter of Hanoi, Vietnam. I've seen a lot of bad traffic in Asia, but Vietnam has to have some of the worst that I have seen. The streets of Hanoi can get clogged with thousands of motorbikes and scooters all fighting [...]

By |2016-02-11T11:09:19+10:00August 12th, 2014|Asia, Destinations, Photos, Vietnam|0 Comments

People Kayaking in Halong Bay, Vietnam

Today's travel photo is of some people kayaking amongst the limestone karsts of Halong Bay in Vietnam. Halong Bay is certainly one of the highlights of any trip to Vietnam, even if it does get a bit crowded with tourists. The crowds can't take away the beauty of this spectacular place. Kayaking is usually included [...]

By |2016-02-12T09:19:47+10:00July 8th, 2014|Photos|4 Comments

Woman Selling Baguettes From Her Boat in Cai Rang Floating Market, Vietnam

Today's travel photo is of a local woman selling fresh baguette sandwiches from her boat at Cai Rang Floating Market in Can Tho, Vietnam. My visit to the Cai Rang Floating Market was the highlight of my time in the Mekong Delta. We got to cruise along between the large boats that come from all [...]

By |2016-02-13T10:47:52+10:00May 27th, 2014|Asia, Destinations, Photos, Vietnam|0 Comments

Roundabout in Downtown Hanoi, Vietnam

Today's travel photo is of the roundabout at the northern end of Hoan Kiem Lake in downtown Hanoi, Vietnam. If you're wandering around the Old Quarter in Hanoi, you are bound to find yourself at this busy roundabout from time to time. In this photo, I somehow captured the most quiet moment that I had [...]

By |2016-02-25T09:18:41+10:00May 7th, 2014|Asia, Destinations, Photos, Vietnam|3 Comments

Following the Mekong River through Southeast Asia

I stood at the immigration point in Huay Xai, Laos, looking across the swift flowing muddy waters of the Mekong River. On the other side was Thailand, my destination. This would be the last time that I would cross the Mekong on this trip. As I stood there waiting for the boat to arrive to [...]

Ceiling Art at Khai Dinh Tomb in Hue, Vietnam

Today's travel photo is of some amazing ceiling art inside the tomb of Emperor Khai Dinh in Hue, Vietnam. Of the three tombs that I visited near Hue, the tomb of Emperor Khai Dinh was by far the most impressive and elaborate. The architecture is magnificent, but it was the details that really impressed me. [...]

By |2016-02-25T09:30:05+10:00April 8th, 2014|Asia, Destinations, Photos, Vietnam|2 Comments

Fresh Spring Rolls in Hanoi, Vietnam

Today's photo is of a fresh spring roll at a restaurant in Hanoi, Vietnam. When it comes to spring rolls, I think that Vietnam might have the best. This particular spring roll was a fresh, unfried spring roll at a little hole in the wall restaurant in the Old Quarter of Hanoi. I took this [...]

By |2016-02-25T10:26:13+10:00March 7th, 2014|Asia, Destinations, Photos, Vietnam|2 Comments

Waterfront Street at Dusk in Hoi An, Vietnam

Today's travel photo is of the street along the waterfront at dusk in Hoi An, Vietnam. Like most of the Old Town in Hoi An, the beautiful old buildings along the waterfront are all lit up by lanterns, and walking along the waterfront just as the sun goes down is always a beautiful sight. As [...]

By |2016-02-26T10:34:08+10:00January 27th, 2014|Asia, Destinations, Photos, Vietnam|2 Comments
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