Hue Imperial City was the ceremonial and residential heart of Vietnam’s last royal dynasty. Behind its gates are palaces, ancestral temples, gardens, and the remains of the Forbidden Purple City, all within the larger Citadel of Hue. Knowing how these […]
Editor’s Note: Updated October 2026. This feature is based on Ian’s visit and photographs from 2023. The upcoming festival dates and practical information were checked separately. Kurentovanje carnival brings sheepskin costumes, ringing cowbells and …
Hello photography lovers, today I will share with you one of the oldest Slovenian rituals - Kurentovanje. This 11-day rite of spring and fertility highlight event is held in Slovenia, Ptuj, and is ongoing since …
When an older woman first brought us green tea alongside a strong Vietnamese coffee, we assumed something had gone wrong with our order. By the end, we could not decide which we liked more: the …
After weeks in Hanoi, we wanted a few days among fields and mountains. A local friend suggested Mai Chau Valley, and his description settled the discussion. We took the bus, stayed in a homestay and …
Editor’s Note: Updated September 2026. This review is based on our stay in a Colonial Suite and reflects the hotel as we experienced it. Practical details have been checked again, but rates and …
Editor’s Note: Updated September 2026. MÂM later became Ngon Villa Saigon Restaurant, which has also closed. No restaurant operates at this address today. The meal below is our historical review, first published in …
Editor’s Note: Updated September 2026. This review records our meal at the former Lý Club Saigon. Its old address is now home to CoCo Saigon, a different restaurant concept. The food, price and …
Thai temples are among the places I most enjoy photographing in Thailand. Rows of Buddha images, decorated ceilings and the small objects around an altar give me plenty to look at, often long after I …
Editor’s Note: Updated October 2026. This article draws on our earlier visit to Tra Que. Practical information and heritage references have been checked separately; older published prices are identified below. Tra Que Vegetable Village …