Paradise or Not? Phu Quoc is an island in the Gulf of Thailand but it belongs to Vietnam. It is claimed by many travellers to be somewhat paradisal yet when I shot this video in 2019 it was far from that. The beaches were said to be wonderful but they varied in upkeep. I...
Continue readingValparaiso: the pride of Chile
Cultural Mecca of Chile This is a quite old video shot in 2006 but just edited recently. Valparaiso is 70 kms north of the the capital, Santiago. it's a world Heritage site for good reason-it's sheer beauty. At the llevel of the sea, you won't find much to write home about. It's charm resides...
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Looking through some older phots and videos, I found some interesting material I shot one very interesting morning spent learning to make typical Vietnamese food. It was a fun experience indeed. There were only three other learners in the class. I think they were Swedish people and unfortunately I haven’t got their emails to...
Continue readingLoving the Lake
Safe at home in Ballarat enjoying water If you can’t travel… You have to be realistic! Even a travel mad person like me has come to the realisation that only local travel is feasible. At least that’s how it is in Victoria, Australia. We are in our 6th lockdown and I am pretty sure...
Continue readingAn island in the Mekong Delta
Relaxing on an island in the Mekong Delta When you've been in Saigon for a while you may want a break. A break from the noise, the perpetual motion and the uber busyness of the city. So you travel to the Mekong Delta which is close to Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City) and refreshingly...
Continue readingStreets of Saigon Vietnam
This is the first video of a series on Saigon or Ho Chi Minh City. It has two names because it was renamed by the victorious North Vietnam government. Maybe someday it will be reduced to one name. i think you will sense my love of the cityin this video but on my first...
Continue readingFez Part 2
A closer look at people and streets This video is a continuation of my wonderful stay in Fez. However the emphasis is less on the cultural aspects than on what it feels like to wander about the tiny streets of a medieval medina. It's called the Old Town but from the outside it looks...
Continue readingGetting lost in Kyoto
Is getting lost necessarily a bad thing? Picture this: you have missed the last train or bus and you can’t find a taxi. So you start walking back to your hotel or B&B. You thought you knew the way, or at least the general direction, but… Don’t imagine any further. We won’t bring the...
Continue readingFez: the heart of Morocco
The old town of Fez is a fascinating place to visit and preferably stay. I was there for 10 days and that was not enough. Try the competitive street cafes for the taste of Morocco. Yet there is one quiet cafe which serves the best coffee and food. Find and bargain for the prized...
Continue readingHow to Escape from Saigon
Getting out of Saigon is likely to get you closer to the real travel experience of Vietnam. You get to see the countryside but more importantly you get to meet people who are not necessarily in the hospitality business. Don’t get me wrong about Saigon! It’s a great city of 8 ½ million inhabitants...
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