Tag Archives: Vietnam
Editorial: Life On Two Wheels
Ask anyone to describe their time in Vietnam, and undoubtedly at some point they’ll mention how chaotic the roads are or how a simple act like crossing the road soon turns into a real life version of the arcade classic … Continue reading
CELTA
As you may or may not already be aware, the main reason I’ve gone to Vietnam is to first complete my CELTA teacher training and then spend some time out here actually teaching. I’ll be undertaking my training at ILA, … Continue reading
BBC: Vietnam Blogger Boom
Just read an interesting article over at the BBC about the upsurge of bloggers in Vietnam. I’m going to assume my posts about food I stuff in my face won’t put me in the government’s radar, but if you don’t … Continue reading
Roads of Saigon
Took another afternoon stroll today, equipped with my 70-200 F4/L to see what I could capture. Just grabbed a few candids of pedestrians and people on motorbikes so synonymous with visions of Vietnam. Nothing spectacular, shall have to give it … Continue reading
A Day in Black and White
Thought it would be fun to shoot an entire day with black and white in mind. In the mid-afternoon I took a stroll along Saigon river, rounding off the day in central Saigon for dinner at an Indian restaurant. There … Continue reading
First Grocery Shop
Went for my first grocery shop at the local-ish Lottemart; a grocery and department store. First we visited the foodhall and had some banh xeo, which although slightly greasy was both sizable and tasty. So much so I’d already devoured … Continue reading
Food Porn: Seafood, Eatfood
Just had my first proper meal since getting to HCMC. A delectable ensemble of seafood; prawns, clams, crab and to round things off, a bowl of congee (with more clams). Seafood is full of protein, so it’s all good. It … Continue reading
Flight TG550 Now Boarding
Arrived in HCMC… and immediately slept like a baby. I could barely stay awake for the hour and a bit flight between Bangkok and HCMC. If anything, I was left wanting a longer flight as by the end my body … Continue reading
Off to Pastures New
In two short days I’ll be sat on a plane, embarking on a thirteen-odd hour flight to Vietnam via Bangkok. But this isn’t for a mere vacation, this is is the first step on a new chapter in my life. … Continue reading
Sa Pa Gallery
Just a quick note to say that a gallery of photographs from my time in Sa Pa, Vietnam, from way back at Christmas, are now available in the Gallery. It only took 6 months…
