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 the most iconic street scenes you’ll notice. Here the passenger sits in front of the driver.

In the Philippines it is also called Pedicab or “PADYAK”. It comes from the word “padyak,” which literally means “to pedal”. In the Philippines the passengers usually sit beside the cyclist.

Now let’s talk about food.

The most popular Vietnamese food is PHO. Phở is a traditional Vietnamese noodle soup made with a clear, fragrant broth, rice noodles, and usually beef or chicken.

PANCIT is a Filipino noodle dish made with stir-fried noodles, meat or seafood, and vegetables. It’s a staple at gatherings and is often eaten to symbolize long life and good health. There are a lot of varieties but I featured here the Pancit Bihon

In most Southeast Asian countries, the fruits are fresh, tropical, and incredibly flavourful—often sweeter and juicier than what you find elsewhere. Here are the fruits or “PRUTAS” (Filipino translation for fruit).