Established in 1864, the Saigon Zoo and Botanical Gardens as Vietnam‘s largest and oldest zoo, covering over 20 hectares in central Ho Chi Minh City. It was founded during the French colonial period and combines animals with historical architecture and…
Coming from Da Nang when you complete the Hai Van Pass you are in Lang Co. A lovely, if not gritty, beach town. Well worth exploring. If you travel to the west of the beach there is a large bay…
Ha Long Bay is a magical place. It can get a bad rep and does deserve some of the criticism. Yes there are too many boats and yes the pollution is an issue. But it’s like criticising Venice for being…
Ta Cu is a Buddhist temple built on a small mountain south of Phan Thiet city. It is accessed by tram or a long hike. Even for those taking the tram there are a number of stairs particularly leading to…
The famous prison where John McCain was kept during the American War (Vietnamese don’t call it the Vietnam War). Not the cheeriest of places so I try to go with it and shoot some “darker” subjects.
The Thang Long Citadel is a Unesco World Heritage site. Built by the Ly Viet Dynasty to mark the independence of the Dai Viet from China.
Phan Thiet is at its heart a fishing port. With one of the larger fleets in the area there are lots of photo opportunities. Along the river in the morning you will see fisherman and their wives repairing the nets.…
North of Hue City you will find this spectacular coastal cemetery where one family seems to try to outdo the other with extravagant tombs for their lost relatives. The area is quite large with many ornate tombs. It’s a good…
Song Cau beach in Phu Yen is a quiet coastal area with a lovely crescent shaped beach. A quiet area with lots of local color. If you are heading to Que Nhon, and got a late start or just want…
The Cam Lap peninsula juts into Cam Ranh bay on the southern side. Not well travelled there are some beautiful vistas and local fishing villages.The morning light is often very striking in the Bin Lap area. There is just a…