Tag : Viet Nam

“36 Old Streets” of Hanoi’s Old Quarter

A Street Vendor. Hanoi, Vietnam

The first stop on my Shocking Asia trip was the city of Ha Noi and its Old Quarter district. The oldest area of Vietnam, Hanoi’s Old Quarter has a history of 2,000 years and is the Soul of the city. The area is often called the “36 Old Streets”. The legend tells that many years ago there might have been …

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Shocking Asia

Hanoi, Vietnam

Inspired by 1974 and 1985 documentary films ‘Shocking Asia’, I was always more interested in exploration/photography of the Asian continent than any other. I was not looking to experience “not for the faint of heart” bizarre rituals… The fascinating culture of Far East, its charming people, and wonderful food pulled me like a magnet. Within last two years I visited …

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