The Thich Quảng Đức Monument is at the exact location where Vietnamese Mahayana Buddhist monk Thich Quảng Đức self-immolated in 1963 His act of self-destruction was done in protest of the South Vietnamese government’s persecution of Buddhists. The famous photograph…
The Southern Women’s Museum, is at 202 Vo Thi Sau Street, District 3, in Saigon. It is a representation of the contributions of Vietnamese women throughout history. Established in 1985, the three-story colonial-style building has collections spanning from the wartime era…
The 23rd September Park (Công viên 23 Tháng 9) is a large urban green space located in District 1 of Ho Chi Minh City, between Pham Ngu Lao Street and Le Lai Street. The park is approximately 12 hectares and serves…
Well “pro wrestling” has come to Vietnam. A campy bit of theater sure to entertain. Certainly an interesting subject for photography.
When you are doing the Ha Giang Loop there are two weekend markets to consider Dong Van and Meo Vac — both worth getting up early for. All kinds of goods are for sale and the brightly colored ethnic minority…
In the rural mountainous regions of Vietnam the kids roam the fields, dirt roads and villages. They are free to roam and just be kids — few adults hovering over them. Rarely clean but always adorable.
The Tao Dan sculpture park is one of the nicest parks in Saigon. On the weekend it is full of activities with dance clubs, boy scouts and other groups mixed in with the park visitors. Occupying nearly 25 Acres in…
Trains in Vietnam are slow, only run along the coast, not always the cleanest but … utterly charming. If you have the time it is a great experience. Book yourself a 4 berth cabin and enjoy. With Saigon to Hanoi…
The War Remnants Museum stands as one of Ho Chi Minh City‘s most visited museums, documenting the effects of the Vietnam War through photographs, artifacts, and military equipment. Originally opened in 1975 as the “Exhibition House for US and Puppet…
