Real humans, real food, real life, real smiles...
Vietnam is the first country I have visited in Asia. To say "it is different" – doesn’t begin to describe my experience.
I am sure you have all seen pictures of Vietnamese cities, chaotic roads, full of scooters, bikes, cars and people. Everything seems fun, everyday like a celebration, every moment like a unique experience.
But there is something "different" in their eyes. And because my website is about photography, I am not going to write a big article about all those obvious things which you should do in Vietnam and where to go. Sure, someone more experienced in a travel can give you more details than me. I just want to share some pictures that I captured while I was exploring streets and laneways.
At the amazing Mekong Delta floating markets in Can Tho. The river market starts their business at 4:00 - 4:30 AM and finish at 7:00 - 7:30 AM. So, hurry up if you want to try a signature crab meat soup, Banh mi and a delicious coffee with a condensed milk. I can tell you that coffee with condensed milk is delicious!
One thing which you can be sure about - all food is organic, like it was just picked from a farm, in fact it probably was.
If you need a haircut I would recommend to wait until you are back home. But if you can’t wait that long you can have one here, in Vietnam. Every street and lane has their own hairdresser.
But you should be a bit patient while your stylist finishes watching their favourite TV show.
I was lucky to meet a local guide in Hoi An City who took us to his brother's farm on countryside and we had a real cooking class. All his family was involved. I am very sad because I didn't have my camera with me and I couldn't capture all those yummy food and show how locals live their real life.
These people don’t have cool gadgets, expensive clothes, comfy sofa and a huge TV screen. They don't really know how to make money from tourists. But they are not shy of their life. They are a very open people with real smiles, with a real life.
They want to have everything what we have, living in a big metropolis and can't imagine our life with iPhone X, smart speakers and other stuff like this.
That's why they are "different". They are working hard but their eyes shine, their soul sings, their attitude to life is refreshing and one I urge you to share.