The harbor is the heartbeat of the city, which was founded by the Phoceans in 600 BC.
May 10, 2013
Fish Market Marseille France
Every morning in the port city of Marseille fisherman sell the catch of the day in stalls they set up along the old harbor as they have done for centuries.
The harbor is the heartbeat of the city, which was founded by the Phoceans in 600 BC.
The harbor is the heartbeat of the city, which was founded by the Phoceans in 600 BC.
May 1, 2013
Published Photographs: Cannes Edition
I thought it appropriate to feature Cannes in this edition of Published Photographs due to my trip to the Cote d'Azur this month as well as the world famous film festival, which kicks in a few weeks.
These are some of the images taken on my last trip that have been featured in magazines and newspapers. I had the good fortune to stay at the Martinez on business back in the day when media companies would pay for journalists to stay in accommodation other than a Motel 6 or equivalent. Sigh.
These are some of the images taken on my last trip that have been featured in magazines and newspapers. I had the good fortune to stay at the Martinez on business back in the day when media companies would pay for journalists to stay in accommodation other than a Motel 6 or equivalent. Sigh.
Apr 24, 2013
Cote d’Azur Bound
I’m heading to France this week and will spend about 10 days based in Nice photographing the Cote d’Azur.
I prefer to travel to popular coastal regions during shoulder season. The last time I traveled to this part of France I chose early autumn just after the summer crowds left. The weather was perfect – not too hot and clear blue skies. I look forward to photographing the region during spring this time around.
As always I have posts lined up while I’m away and will have plenty when I return. I’ll also be updating my Facebook page while I’m on the road.
Photo: La Croisette, Cannes
I prefer to travel to popular coastal regions during shoulder season. The last time I traveled to this part of France I chose early autumn just after the summer crowds left. The weather was perfect – not too hot and clear blue skies. I look forward to photographing the region during spring this time around.
As always I have posts lined up while I’m away and will have plenty when I return. I’ll also be updating my Facebook page while I’m on the road.
Photo: La Croisette, Cannes
Apr 14, 2013
Binh Tay Market Cholon Saigon
It seems fitting that Binh Tay Market located in Cholon, Saigon’s Chinatown, is the city’s largest market. In Vietnamese Cholon literally translates to big market.
Much of the commerce that takes place inside the two-story building is wholesale. It offers a much more authentic Vietnamese experience than the popular Ben Tanh Market in District 1 where aggressive hawkers sell goods catering to tourists such as designer knock offs and “I Heart Pho” T-shirts.
Located in Ho Chi Minh’s District 5 Binh Tay was built in the 1920s by a Chinese businessman. It’s easy to spend hours here wandering the different sections that feature in abundance just about anything one could need.
And if you need to get a bit of air after navigating its narrow aisles stocked high with merchandise step into the courtyard with its landmark clock tower and take a seat. You’ll probably end up here by default as it’s easy to get lost.
Much of the commerce that takes place inside the two-story building is wholesale. It offers a much more authentic Vietnamese experience than the popular Ben Tanh Market in District 1 where aggressive hawkers sell goods catering to tourists such as designer knock offs and “I Heart Pho” T-shirts.
Located in Ho Chi Minh’s District 5 Binh Tay was built in the 1920s by a Chinese businessman. It’s easy to spend hours here wandering the different sections that feature in abundance just about anything one could need.
And if you need to get a bit of air after navigating its narrow aisles stocked high with merchandise step into the courtyard with its landmark clock tower and take a seat. You’ll probably end up here by default as it’s easy to get lost.
Apr 7, 2013
Tourist Ghettos From Around The World
Cheap accommodation, hawkers, Internet cafes, watering holes, food catering to Western palates (pancakes in Asia anyone?) are part of the ecosystem that make up the world’s tourist ghettos. Backpackers who take pride in traveling independently and tour groups, whom backpackers frown upon, inhabit these enclaves side by side and often eclipse the local population.
It seems appropriate to start with the mother of all tourist ghettos – Bangkok’s Khao San road. Nothing says Thai culture like getting your hair braided or a henna tattoo (cough).
Thamel in Nepal’s Kathmandu is one of the elder tourist ghettos in Asia. It was a destination of choice for hippies during the Flower Power era.
Saigon’s Pham Ngu Lao neighborhood is walking distance to most of the major sites in District 1.
Like its Asian brethren Calle Santander, the main tourist drag in Panajachel located on the shores of Lake Atitlan in Guatemala, has all the trappings of a tourist ghetto.
It is only fair to include my own city. There is no such thing as cheap accommodation in New York City and it’s not exactly a backpacker haven. But Times Square and its surrounds is the epicenter of the tourist trade. In this scenario I do recommend pancakes at a diner for brunch if you want to eat like a local.
How many tourist ghettos have you experienced or do you try and avoid them? Is there a tourist ghetto where you live?
It seems appropriate to start with the mother of all tourist ghettos – Bangkok’s Khao San road. Nothing says Thai culture like getting your hair braided or a henna tattoo (cough).
Thamel in Nepal’s Kathmandu is one of the elder tourist ghettos in Asia. It was a destination of choice for hippies during the Flower Power era.
Saigon’s Pham Ngu Lao neighborhood is walking distance to most of the major sites in District 1.
It is only fair to include my own city. There is no such thing as cheap accommodation in New York City and it’s not exactly a backpacker haven. But Times Square and its surrounds is the epicenter of the tourist trade. In this scenario I do recommend pancakes at a diner for brunch if you want to eat like a local.
How many tourist ghettos have you experienced or do you try and avoid them? Is there a tourist ghetto where you live?
Mar 31, 2013
Street Scenes: Wet Market Mekong Delta Vietnam
Wet markets, like the one pictured here in Tra On in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta, are typically found in many Asian countries. They feature fresh produce, poultry, meats, fish and a variety of ingredients for local cuisine. I love how goods are displayed and that there is not a corporate logo to be seen.
While in the Mekong Delta I experienced the rare occasion of not seeing another traveler for days. Have you experienced this recently and if so where?
While in the Mekong Delta I experienced the rare occasion of not seeing another traveler for days. Have you experienced this recently and if so where?
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