Imperial Citadel’s giant phoenix-chicken, Hue | Photo by Lauren Girardin Todd and I explore Hue through the kind of precipitation that never attains full rain status, an annoying mist that is more like god is gleeking on you. Clouds hang…
A tour group mecca, Hoi An, Vietnam has a glut of tourist offerings. It’s a great place to wander the streets, gawk at tacky shops, and pick up some custom made clothes. Read on for travel tips.
We didn’t get to spend the kind of time we wanted to spend in Nha Trang, Vietnam because relentless rain drove us out. Still, we have a few finds worth your visit. Read on for the travel tips.
We did very little while we were in Mui Ne, Vietnam which is the point of the place. There’s some microclimate action that keeps this stretch of white beach sunny more than the rest of Vietnam. Remember to book ahead,…
Floating Through the Market of Cai Rang | Art by Todd Berman The Mekong is drowning. Dam, our guide from Sinhbalo Adventure Travels tells us that in 50 years, most of the land around the Mekong – as well as…
I’ve heard from a few people who were disturbed by one of my photos from the War Remnants Museum in the Saigon, Vietnam slide show. It shows a photograph of a woman reflected in a plastic case that contains actual…
Tuk tuk drivers celebrate Obama’s inauguration in Siem Reap, Cambodia | Photo by Lauren Girardin With the twelve hour time difference, Todd and I have to stay up past midnight to watch Obama‘s inauguration, hours after most Cambodians go to…
Imagine the perfect picture of the temples of Angkor, one that captures the otherworldly nature taking over the crumbling architecture without any tourists in the way of the view. Or perhaps you would rather have a drawing of a deserted…
In retrospect, we’ve realized that unlike many first time visitors to Vietnam, we were not stunned by the intensity of the traffic, touting, and general chaos. That’s because we came to Vietnam from India, land of the smooth sell. We’ve…
Architectural building zen in Saigon | Photo by Lauren Girardin Still your thoughts. Clear your mind of everything. Don’t worry about where you will eat dinner tonight. Don’t concern yourself with whether the massage you were just offered will be…
