The day after visiting the Imperial City enclosure, I was going to be hopping around the resting places of the Emperors who reigned it. And these were the kind of resting places I had never seen before. Of course, it was nothing like the cramped Victorian cemeteries in London - but that is to be … Continue reading Royal Tomb Hopping in Hue, Vietnam
Category: Asia
Exploring the The Imperial City of Hue
When I landed in Hue, the sun was blinding and the temperature was on the rise. It was almost like I had travelled to a different country, and yet I was still in Vietnam - I had moved from the North to the Center, and the difference was there. Whilst in Hanoi the smog had … Continue reading Exploring the The Imperial City of Hue
Hanoi – a Video and a list of more things to do
When 2023 started, I told myself I was going to try different things. Bearing in mind I was embarking on my Vietnamese adventure just one week after the start of the year, I decided that besides writing and photography, I was going to also try to get some video footage and create some humble compilations … Continue reading Hanoi – a Video and a list of more things to do
Halong Bay is the most magical on a cloudy day
The sun didn’t show up not even for one minute for a quick hello. The sky kept its grey garments on, leaving a veil of bluish tones to cover the pieces of land rising from the water. The water presented itself a little greenish but also liked to imitate the grey tones of the sky. … Continue reading Halong Bay is the most magical on a cloudy day
St. Joseph’s Church, Hanoi – the odd one out
St. Joseph's Church screams I am French with all its mighty. It definitely stands out, not just because it bears resemblance to the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris - in the same Gothic-Revival style - but also because its austere grey contrasts so much with the colourful surroundings, particularly the live red that was everywhere … Continue reading St. Joseph’s Church, Hanoi – the odd one out




