Villagers compete to build increasingly lavish and elaborate tombs for their ancestors In Vietnam, belief of the afterlife and the importance of its preparation runs deep among the populace. “There’s a saying that’s really popular around here: “Life is fleeting, but death is eternal.” Everybody here knows it, and while some don’t agree with it, most … Read more
Beyond the oil rigs and tourist traps, there’s another side of Vung Tau worth exploring Vung Tau is a place I’d brushed over in the past and mentally scratched off the list. So when asked to return and give it another try, mid monsoon, I take it as a chance to dig a little deeper … Read more
With its meandering waterways and flourishing farms, the Mekong Delta is a place not to be missed The Mekong Delta is a maze of rivers, arroyos and canals, providing a much calmer alternative to transport than the roads. This complex network spirals off a split in the river in Cambodia and fertilizes the lush landscape on … Read more
A change of scenery is often just what it takes to put a little magic and mystery back into a relationship When thinking of romance and travel, the big ticket destinations that pop up time and time again are your usual suspects: Paris, Santorini and the Maldives. Vietnam may not initially register high up on the … Read more
In Hong Kong, that most cosmopolitan of cities, contrasts and energy abound HONG KONG. It’s neither here nor there. Sure, you can find it on the map, tucked under the chin of China, islands dangling like so many stray hairs or crumbs. But though this geographical proximity might give you a sense of place, it … Read more
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