Street Photos

Street Photos

You’ll find Ho Chi Minh City’s lively street photography scenes spread across distinct cultural pockets, each with its own visual narrative. Start in Chinatown (Cho Lon), where narrow streets and centuries-old architecture create natural frames for your...
Zoo

Zoo

Established in 1864, the Saigon Zoo and Botanical Gardens stands as Vietnam’s largest and oldest zoo, spanning 20 hectares in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City. Originally founded during the French colonial period by Admiral Pierre de la Grandière, the facility...
Lang Co

Lang Co

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 where they raise oysters. You will also find a waterfall/rapids are (Sui...
Halong Bay

Halong Bay

Ha Long Bay is a magical place. Yes there are too many boats and yes the pollution is an issue. But get away from the port or Cat Ba island and it is much nicer. I tend to do 2 night tours and head for Bai Tu Long Bay just a bit north. The boats still leave from the...
Ta Cu — Temple in the Mountains

Ta Cu — Temple in the Mountains

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 reclining Buddha. Unfortunately the last tram leaves a bit...