I must have passed this man by a dozen times. There was a road bridge over Vo Van Kiet street in Saigon a couple of blocks from where I used to live, and I’d walk along the street often to get coffee or a beer or simply to do some shooting in the centre of…
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Where Have I Been Lately?
Every time I take a long break from this blog, I feel like starting over again, with introductions and reasons why I am writing it. It’s all my fault, really – I shouldn’t be slacking like this. But remember, this blog is not a commercial enterprise (yet), and therefore, I can afford to take some…
The Story of a Photo – The Future Is Bright
I visited Cat Ba Island roughly a year ago, before the world as we know if changed in 2020 and travel industry went to hell. It was a routine trip from Hanoi, where I was basing myself at that time, just for a few days. Cat Ba is the largest island in Ha Long Bay…
Ho Chi Minh City vs. Hanoi
Few countries in the world have the geographic and cultural bipolarity of Vietnam: it’s an elongated country, historically divided between the North and the South, and with a mighty hub city in each part. Ho Chi Minh City, Saigon or simply HCMC is the country’s biggest city and the dominant city of the South. Hanoi,…
What is Your Social Responsibility as a Photographer?
Recently, I went to a photo critique meetup in San Francisco where I got to show my recent series about the streets of Saigon. It was a small group, mostly Bay Area millenials. Most were professional or serious amateur photographers. I was one of the three people showing, and when my turn came, I was,…
Vietnam Visa Tip
Vietnam, as the appealing destination that it is, still requires a visa from most of Western passport holders. And many travelers arrange for the visa in the seemingly easy way: apply for a visa letter electronically via a third party provider, get a piece of paper or an email and arrive with it to one…
My Top Ten Countries
My Top Ten Countries People often ask me what my favourite country is of the ones I’ve visited. To be frank, I am always puzzled by it. It’s almost like asking someone what his favourite food is. I know, there are many people who really, really like just one type of food or cuisine, but…