01 Feb 2015 - Vietnam - Bac Giang, Halong Bay and Central Vietnam>> read

In this second part of the journey in Vietnam you can find the visit to the places of CIAI remote child sponsorship, in an area outside of the classical sightseeing tours, and some of the main attractions of the country of Southeast Asia such as Halong Bay, Hoi An, known for its old town and its lanterns, and the city of Hue, the ancient imperial capital of Vietnam.

01 Feb 2015 - Vietnam - Hanoi>> read

Here is the first part of the story of the trip to Vietnam made between late August and early September of last year. A jump in a world very different from our own, with its rhythms, its rules, its solutions. The first stop was the capital city Hanoi, chaotic and full of photographic chances. From early morning to evening, in the city streets, museums and markets, the opportunities to grasp the essence of this country are many.

29 Sep 2014 - Section Vietnam X - Sapa has been created

Sapa is the main village in a mountainous area where rice cultivation is the major activity. To make the most of the territory the hillsides have been terraced to maximize arable land. Between the end of August and beginning of September, the rice plants that give these mountains their distinctive yellow color are cut to collect one of the most consumed and exported products of Vietnam.

28 Sep 2014 - Section Vietnam IX - Bac Ha Market has been created

Since the first light of the morning the market desks and all the surrounding streets begin to be covered with all kinds of goods, from food, to livestock and clothing, while hundreds of people move around in search of what they need or simply get together to eat and drink.

28 Sep 2014 - Section Vietnam VIII - Bac Ha Market has been created

The market of Bac Ha is undoubtedly the largest and most colorful market that can be found in the province of Lao Cai and probably in all Vietnam. Every Sunday the village is filled by the many ethnic groups that live in the surrounding areas.

28 Sep 2014 - Section Vietnam VII - Can Cau Market has been created

Can Cau is one of the most famous markets taking place in the region north-west of Hanoi, located near the border with China. Every week people of different ethnic groups dressed in their characteristic costumes walk long distances to meet and buy what they need or sell their own products.

28 Sep 2014 - Section Vietnam VI - Hue has been created

Hue is the ancient capital of Vietnam and is best known for its citadel that hosted the emperor during its heyday. Situated in the center of Vietnam, near the border between North Vietnam and South Vietnam, it was the site of many battles during the war.

28 Sep 2014 - Section Vietnam V - Hoi An has been created

Hoi An is a small town located in the center of Vietnam. It is known for the lanterns that illuminate it at night and for the many shops that deal with the production of silk, from the collection of bugs to clothing manufacturing.

28 Sep 2014 - Section Vietnam IV - Halong Bay has been created

Halong Bay is characterized by the presence of many small islands which, according to tradition resemble a dragon surrounded by the waters of the sea. It is one of the places named World Heritage by UNESCO and it is the most visited tourist attraction of Vietnam.

26 Sep 2014 - Section Vietnam III - Bac Giang has been created

Here are more photos of Vietnam, this time taken in the province of Bac Giang, a very poor area north-east of Hanoi. The modest town houses now seem comfortable when compared to the woven wood ones found in this region. The standard of living is far from the one of Hanoi, but the people I met have been hospitable, willing to offer a cup of tea, a shelter from the rain or a small gift as a token of gratitude just for taking a photo of themselves.