Halong Bay or “descending dragon bay” is truly a magnificent collections of over 3,000 islets along its 120km long coastline. Its breathtaking view and beautiful emerald-green coastline are really a sight to behold. A trip to Vietnam is never complete without a visit to Hạ Long Bay. Below are a few photos to represent the [...]
Travel and People Series – Kids of Sapa.
Kids of Sapa. They might be poor. They might be messy and dirty. Their clothes might be in tatters. But their determination to eke out a living from the tourists and their “never-give-up” attitude is a sight to behold. How can you not give in to their demand when they asked you to buy some [...]
Travel and People Series – Yogyakarta III
A snack vendor pushing his weather-beaten cart along the street of Yogyakarta. Fast food entrepreneurs hawking their wares on road-sides and street corners are a common sight in most Asian cities and they contributed their share of ‘wealth’ towards the local economic vibrancy of the cities. So you see, good food also meant good economic [...]
Travel and People Series – Yogyakarta II
5:36pm – Traditional pedal-powered trishaws (aka becaks) are perhaps the most popular mode of transport in the city of Yogyakarta. It’s cheap, fast and easy to maneuver in the ever narrow stretch of roads in the city. Even horse cart and taxi have to give ways to them when they are in motion. So, if [...]
Travel and People Series – Borobudur
7:40am – Early morning view of the secondary forest surrounding the Borobudur Temple. If you would like to have a taste of man-made nirvana, then this place is for you. Be there at around 5am and walk up the stairs to the upper level of the temple and enjoy the serene atmosphere, beauty of sunrise [...]
