In this village I was invited to two homes, had a few  drinks (rice alcohol) and was offered a meal. I felt humbled and honoured as I know that sometimes they struggle to fe [...]

(Click on the photo to see a larger version and more photos) The great thing about visiting these villages is how welcome you feel. Some villagers are camera shy as in these [...]

(Click on the photo to see a larger version and more photos) On the way to Dong Van, I stopped at Quan Ba District to take some photos of the gorgeous views. Truly amazing p [...]

 (Click on the photo to see a larger version and more photos) I could spend days in these markets, so colourful, no cars, people come to this markets on motorbikes and many [...]

(Click on the photo to see a larger version and more photos) Time to head to Ha Giang (a permit is needed to travel in this province).  Things did not go as planned. Last ni [...]

 (Click on the photo to see a larger version and more photos) Leaving Bac Ha early in the morning, from now on less tourists can be seen, the weather was changing all the ti [...]

(Click on the photo to see a larger version and more photos) As mentioned in previous posts it was not an easy drive from Xin Cheng Market to the hotel in Bac Ha. This time [...]

(Click on the photo to see a larger version and more photos) The Xin Cheng Wednesday Market is located near the town of Bac Ha. You really need to think twice if you want to [...]

(Click on the photo to see a larger version and more photos) Vietnam is a photographer’s heaven. A beautiful country with lots of photo opportunities. This second trip [...]

No, he doesn’t pay me for advertising nor he asked me to post this in my photo blog, also this is not a favor I am doing. Sometimes someone leaves a great impression o [...]