One of the things I always wanted to do is to photograph this special city. Finally had the chance to do some street photography under the instruction of Arnaud Foucard from http://www.vietnamphotoadventures.com. Arnaud is a great teacher – very friendly and experienced in the city. He will make sure you have a enriching photography experience…
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Nepal – A Nagarkot Sunrise Hike
A business trip to Nepal allowed me to visit the famed Nagarkot hills to see the sun rise over the Himalayas. A truly amazing experience, followed by a 15 km hike through the hills overlooking Kathmandu Valley. A chance to see the beautiful country and the people. A good tour company to go with: http://himalayatrip.com/nagarkot-day-hiking/ I…
Cu Chi Tunnels – The Cycling way
This is my second post on HCMC. the first was mostly on travel tips and where to eat – I didn’t have much else to write about because all my 20 trips to Saigon over the last five years were all for work. This week I did something different – finally. We visited Cu Chi…
Hirado the Hidden Gem – Things to Do
Many years ago, I took students to Kyushu for an exchange program and since then have fell in love with this beautiful southern island. During this visit, I made a friend who is a really good photographer. He is based in Hirado, a southern port town in Nagasaki Prefecture. Enjoy this video he made: Hirado…
Khao Yai Thailand – A Paradise Near Bangkok
A friend of mine visited Khao Yai posted his pictures on Facebook, and from that time onward, Khao Yai got onto my bucket list. This year 2015, we spent Christmas there. For those who want to go there, some key points to note: You need transport. Khao Yai is one loooong road (more than 100km?)…
Tokyo Tokyo – A Photography Trail
A business trip to the US allowed a short transit in Tokyo. With the limited time, I decided to learn and sight-see at the same time. I joined a great group of guys on a photography lesson across Tokyo, shooting at various hidden places and learning new techniques. Anyone looking to join a Tokyo photography…
Chiang Mai – the City of Charm
A short annual break with my wife without the kids took us to Chiang Mai, northern Thailand this year. This city to the far north exceeds my expectations by far. It is a lovely place, a real northern rose. I love the simplicity of the place, the lack of crowds (compared with the chaotic but…
Orlando Beyond the Theme Parks
A weekend off after a week of conference at Orlando allowed me to spend some time there. Without the kids, I decided not to go to Disneyworld. I thought I should explore the lesser known attractions of this wonderful place. Here they are: The Eternal Everglades This is a place no one should ever miss!…
Lung Yeuk Tau: A Little Known Part of Hong Kong’s Past
A short business trip allowed a half-day to discover Hong Kong’s past. I found the heritage area of Lung Yeuk Tau, an area with with walled compounds dating back to the Song Dynasty. People still live there, and now that area is a reflection of what Hong Kong has always been – a perfect juxtaposing…
Tai O – Another Face of Hong Kong
A short business trip to Hong Kong allowed a 2 hour trip to historic and quaint Tai O while waiting for the evening flight. Tai O is on Lantau island, very near to the airport. Along the way there, there are cows on the road. You won’t feel like you are in Hong Kong…
Hong Kong – A Study in Juxtaposition
A short business trip to Hong Kong yielded unexpected results for my photography hobby. Firstly, I did the long awaited but not expected within such a short time upgrade to a DSLR. I bought a Nikon 5100D at an amazing price. HK is known for good camera prices anyway and I think it will become…
Quick Guide to Ho Chi Minh City
As some of you know, I used to travel to HCMC almost every month in the past year or so. So people have often asked me to share with them what to do when they go to that city. Now that I am blogging, let me share this with you so that anyone who wants…
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