BHUTAN – MONKS AND MONASTERIES By Ian Robert Knight Bhutan measures it’s own worth by how happy it’s citizens are. In a way, many countries do that, but not to the same extent that Bhutan does. For Bhutan, it’s an official policy. While most countries have a ‘success’ measurement of GDP, Bhutan measures GNH,…
CAMBODIA – ANGKOR FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS – 8 TIPS by Ian Robert Knight Of all the places I’ve been in the world, Cambodia’s Angkor complex is one of my top favorites. I count myself lucky to have been able to visit the temples many times, and each time I go, I come away with new…
VIETNAM – HMONG HILL TRIBES By Ian Robert Knight Vietnam is one of the most diverse countries I’ve visited in SE Asia. It’s dramatically different from north to south, both topographically and culturally. You can’t really say you’ve seen Vietnam if you’ve only been in the south or the north, but not both. The…
CAMBODIA – FLOATING AND STILTED VILLAGES by Ian Robert Knight For most Cambodians, life is based around water. Even though much of the country is a landlocked jungle, it also contains the largest fresh water lake in the SE Asia – Tonlé Sap Lake. This lake is fed by the mighty Mekong River, and…
Hoàn Kiêm Lake sits in the middle of Hanoi, both physically and metaphorically. It plays a vital part in the history of this ancient city. Locals and tourists alike are drawn to its shores for relaxation, exercise and people watching. Most places around the city identify themselves based on where they are in relation to the lake.