This week’s Monochrome Madness Challenge is from Sarah of Travel with Me with the theme of “it begins with a P”. So here goes… P is for … PEDICABS go by many different names around the world—often depending on language, culture, and slight design differences. In Vietnam they are called Cyclos and they’re one of…
Month: April 2026
Tuesday Streetart: Warburton Lane – 120
This is a murals in Melbourne’s Warburton Lane, which is fairly new as it was said to be done in early 2026. The look is Paris-inspired artwork featuring a Boulangerie, a flower shop and the Eiffel Tower,so it is said to be a “little piece of Paris” in the CBD.
Sun Plaza Windows
Sun Plaza Sapa is a beautiful building in the center of Sapa. It was designed by architect Bill Bensley in a French colonial style. The building is bright yellow and very eye-catching, with a tall clock tower, big arched windows, and detailed European designs. It is not only a landmark but also a train station,…
Hoi An’s History through my Lens
This week’s Lens-Artists Photo Challenge, hosted by Johnbo, explores the theme “History Through Your Lens.” It feels especially fitting to share images from my recent trip to Vietnam, where history isn’t just preserved, it’s part of everyday life.. This is the Japanese Covered Bridge, one of the most iconic symbols of Hoi An, Vietnam. (I…
Floral Friday: Hydrangea – 33
BACK STORY: On our last day in Hanoi, just as we were checking out of the hotel, things took an unexpected turn. My credit cards suddenly wouldn’t work, so we had to rush out and find a nearby bank to withdraw cash from an ATM just to settle our accommodation. These colourful hydrangeas, neatly arranged…
Travel Diary Hanoi to Sapa: Day 3
After breakfast, the first thing on today’s agenda was visiting Le Duan Train Street. I’ve been told time and again by my son not to go because he said it’s usually seniors who get into accidents there. Sorry, Tim… but I really had to see it for myself. Especially now, with talks that the government…
Tuesday Streetart: Drainage – 119
I previously posted some bollards, now here are some street art in drainages also in BGC, Philippines.
Travel Diary in Halong Bay: Day 2
Our second full day in Vietnam was spent in Ha Long Bay, something I had been looking forward to. We booked through Klook, which made everything easy, and started early with a hotel pickup. As we left Hanoi, the busy streets slowly turned into peaceful countryside—rice fields, small villages, and locals going about their day….
Just a Lucky Shot
The Lens Artist Photo Challenge this week is being hosted by Sofia and the theme is Lucky Shot. Sorry if you have seen some of these photos before but I had to use them again for the topic For me, sunburst shots always feel like pure luck. They happen in a split second…just a slight…
Bollards in BGC
Some bollards in Bonifacio Global City(BGC) in Taguig, Philippines. These are cute because they are wearing the traditional clothing of countries such as Japan, Philippines and others which I am not sure of. I am linking this to Natalie’s Photographing Public Art Challenge
Floral Friday 32 – Orchids at the Ba Nanh Pagoda
The entrance gate to Ba Nanh Pagoda (also known as Tien Phuc tu) in Hanoi was full of pink and white orchides when we went. Floral Friday
Travel Diary in Hanoi: Day 1
Arrived in Hanoi from the Philippines around midday, and we didn’t waste a moment, we headed straight out to explore. But first … lunch of course. We had authentic Bánh Mì from a small spot right in front of our hotel. There was a bit of a queue, so we figured it had to be…
Monochrome Minimalism in Vietnam
This week’s challenge is Minimalism which is hosted by PR from Flights of the Soul. Here are some shots taken in Vietnam. A temple taken in the summit of the Fansipan Mountains. This is a man on top of a water carabao. Photo taken while we were on a motorcycle ride around Hoi An. Didn’t…
Framing the Shot
In this digital age, I’ve become more spontaneous with my photography. Whether I’m traveling or simply walking around, I capture whatever catches my eye in the moment. I don’t always think about the rules of photography—sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn’t. For this week’s challenge from Patti, the theme is framing the shot. Here are…
Ancestral Home Windows
I have previously posted about Villa Escudero from my Philippines trip. Here are more windows from the Escudero Ancestral home.
CFFC – View while on a Tuk tuk Ride
This week, I’m joining Dan’s CFFC with the theme “views from or in public transport.” We actually took this ride in Hanoi for no reason other than to have a bit of fun. We were early for our restaurant reservation, so instead of waiting around, we hopped into a tuk-tuk just for the experience. To…
Floral Friday 31 – Lady’s Glove
This is a field of Lady’s Glove which I saw by the Hoàn Kiếm Lake in Hanoi, Vietnam. Floral Friday
Double Doors
Had a few weeks holiday in the Philippines and managed to take photos of doors in the areas where we stayed. Here are some double doors of restaurants in BGC, a district in Taguig City, part of the greater Metro Manila. Some double doors in Makati near the place of my sister. I am linking…