https://www.youtube.com/embed/g9jtvVL2onc Before going to Vietnam, I knew little about the country. I knew about what in Europe is commonly called The Vietnam War. I knew about the rice fields and about the hats. I knew about the famous Halong Bay. That Vietnam was a beautiful country. I knew it had fantastic food. And I knew … Continue reading Looking back to my trip to Vietnam
After Trang An and a disappointing meal of terrible french fries, I got on the bike and continue to cycle to reach Hoa Lu. This used to be the capital of an ancient Vietnamese Kingdom called Dai Co Viet in the 10th century. It was a relatively small place, covering only 300 hectares and enclosed … Continue reading The ancient capital of Vietnam – Hoa Lu
The restaurant was empty, but it had good reviews. I made my way in and asked if it was open. A very smiley man eagerly said yes of course and welcomed me in. I was starving. I had spent most of the day travelling to reach Tam Coc from Hoi An, which meant taking a … Continue reading Exploring Ninh Bihn, Vietnam – staying in Tam Coc and cycling around
Hoi An likes an outdoor gallery. The light and yellow walls create the perfect backdrop for any photographic topic and they have constantly inspired me. Réhanh The town of Hoi An is a photographic sensation not only due to its colourful lanterns but also due to its architecture and mustard colour. I was taken aback … Continue reading Hoi An is the colour of prosperity – it was prosperous
Hoi An was the place where I spent the most time. The lack of sunshine on most days grounded me and I spent some time in cafes, reading, or observing what was happening around me. Noticing people. Something that I consider to be one of my weakest points is how unaware I tend to be … Continue reading Taking my time in Hoi An, Vietnam
The Winged Bone 