Russia, in photos
I’m writing this thousands of miles away from Russia, a country I was very sad to leave. I never thought I would enjoy Russia as much as I did – even now in Beijing,...
Category: photos
Landmine Museum, Cambodia
This is a bit grim, but I took this photo at the Cambodian Landmine Museum a few miles out of Siem Reap a few years back. I wrote about how I got to the...
My 7 Super Shots
I love taking photographs when I travel and although I’m not a brilliant photographer, once in a while I get the chance to show off my snapshots. About four months ago, HostelBookers started a sort of...
Halong Bay, Vietnam
‘Halong’ means ‘descending dragon’ in Vietnamese and once you set your eyes on Halong Bay, you’ll understand how the place got its name. Not only do the limestone islands resemble the back of a...
Doors and doorways
I love taking photos of doors and windows. The right kind of door can add character to a house, mosque or temple and may even make you want to go inside and explore. Here...
This week’s photo: Spying in Cambodia
This was taken from outside my hotel room in Phnom Penh. It was my first night in Cambodia and I was about to go to bed when I heard what sounded like two men...
Hanoi, in photos
If you’ve ever tried crossing the road in Hanoi, you’ll probably say that the words ‘peace’ and ‘quiet’ don’t apply to the Vietnamese capital. But Hanoi isn’t all that bad- the city has some lovely spots...
How to cross the road in Hanoi
Be brave, for that’s exactly what you need to be to get to the other side. If you think that traffic will stop for you to cross like it does everywhere else, you’re mistaken. Traffic...
The Best of 2011
Every Friday, the travel community on Twitter holds #FriFotos and this week, the theme is ‘Best of 2011’. The past 12 months were pretty quiet for me but I’ve started to make plans for...
Binthabat: Giving alms in Luang Prabang
If you’re in Luang Prabang and giving too much love to your Beerlao, try to wake up early one morning for a different kind of ritual. Every day, Buddhist monks walk along the streets of...
