A modern nomad's wanderlust
Postcards 4U
Postcards 4U: Guardian angels
Oct 13th
Dear U, Wandering the streets of Taiwan you’ll be stunned by the elaborated entrance of the temples. This one was taken on a side street at Danshui, near Taipei city. The 2 brightly painted figures are the “Door Gods”. They guard the door to keep the people inside safe from evil spirits or ghosts. And…
Postcards 4U: Buffalo children
Jun 7th
Dear U, The immaculately clear water laps languidly on the white sandy beach, the sky is threatening rain as some menacing dark clouds inch closer to my paradise. Today is my second day on Koh Rong island a.k.a. Monkey island (about an hour boat ride away from the Cambodia coastal town of Sihanoukville), I have…
Postcards 4U: Waterworld
Apr 1st
Dear U, I was on a small motorboat in the Mekong Delta when I took this photo of a fisherman casting his net. It’s a very simple photo but I think it captures the essence of the life of the people living in those floating houses. I was told that their lives depend on the…
Postcards 4U: Faded glory
Feb 7th
Dear U, Hue’s glorious days as the capital of ancient dynasties had long passed. Today’s Hue is a mellow city renowned for its ancient Imperial Citadel as well as a good place to get some tailored clothes (it’s cheaper than Hoi An). This photo is taken at the entrance to the Imperial Citadel. Although I…
Postcards 4U: Rice girls
Oct 31st
Dear U, Riding my rented motorbike through the countryside of Laos is one of the pleasure of travelling in this country. On my 2nd to last day I was coming back from visiting the Plain of Jars as I passed by this rice field I suddenly saw these 2 girls walking in the middle of it on their way…
Postcards 4U: Rain-bowed
Sep 14th
Dear U, Although Luang Prabang isn’t the capital of Laos, its attractions far exceed that of Vientiane. People from away come to be awed by the many shinning temples that stand majestically and quietly at this serene colonial town by the Mekong river; they also come to shop at the kaleidoscopic and vibrant night market.…
Postcards 4U: Innocence
Jul 20th
Dear U, At the start of our jungle trek near Phonxali, Laos. Our guide brought us to a small wooden house where he bought some lao-lao (Laotian rice whisky), there was a group of boys playing at the back of a beat-up truck; the youngest of them have this very easy disposition and a beautiful smile.…
Postcards 4U: Heavenly creatures
Jun 15th
Dear U, This was taken at Wat Rong Khun, Chiang Rai. A work of majestic proportion by local artist Chalermchai Kositpipat, this contemporary Buddhist temple is all white to represent the purity of the Buddha. Work began in 1997 and it’s not completed yet. Under the bridge that leads to the main temple, there are…
Postcards 4U: Devotion
Jun 7th
Dear U, This is a picture taken in a wat in Chiang Mai. The amount of incense in front of the statue of Buddha reflects the devotion of the Thais. And this in turn reflects in the mannerism and characters of the Thais. They are the most smiley and polite people you can meet. At…
