A capital can be a useful place to begin understanding a country: its history, its cultural habits and, inevitably for us, its food. In Ljubljana, the castle keeps drawing your attention uphill. Vivi and I decided to give it a […]
Melaka is easy to remember through red colonial buildings, ornate temples and plates of Nyonya food. Yet one of our most vivid impressions came from a less polished corner of the city. At Pasar Besar Melaka in Bachang, the story […]
The natural wonders of Ninh Binh were easy to admire and surprisingly difficult to describe afterward. Before arriving, we had heard plenty of stories about limestone mountains, boat rides and green countryside. Then a sweet scent caught our attention on […]
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 a determined campaign against winter to […]
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 explored by bicycle before heading […]
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 have put the camera down. […]
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 in Hoi An is a place […]
Editor’s Note: Updated October 2026. This article draws on our earlier visit. Current visitor information was checked separately for this update. The Jim Thompson House Museum in Bangkok brings together six traditional teak houses, Asian art, and the story of […]
Prekmurje, Slovenia’s northeastern region beyond the Mura River, brought us storks, thermal baths, a memorable meal at Rajh, and wine at Marof. On the way there, I was mostly concerned about the birds. Photographing Prekmurje’s white storks was high on […]