Germany – what’s left?!

October 20th 2009

If  I visited Bonn/Dusseldolf/Mainz/Frankfurt…and cities binding the Rhein like I did with Berlin, my memory of Germany would forever be a great Berlin in winter around Xmas, being a tourist, being alone getting my winter fix and the pictures I captured on my trip stayed in my mind about the places I walked to, the market I went…all alone. yes I enjoyed it tremendously. But somehow I wish I could go back to Berlin, perhaps with some friends, having a beer or that horrible warm red wine (with mixed nuts and raisin) cup standing outside by the market, laughing our heads off over nothing…that’s the kind of travel I adore.

May was definitely a nice time to visit Germany. I got to see the green, enjoyed the breeze, the drive to places. But mostly I remember the people I met, the smiles and beers, the laughs we shared even when I only knew them for that short period of time.

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Caption: @ Andy house – @ local uni cafe listening to unplugged – Tommy & Christian looking dorky

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Caption: Habiba & Thommy – Me and Martin – Me and Ang

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Caption: The boys having a go at each other – The poses for old friends – The gentle smile of a couple (Kersten)

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Caption: The naughty kiss – Our first beers together we shall meet again Andy. Thanks for letting me crash onto your bed, kind rude I always thought (and yes you dont think so I know).

These are the people who really take me for who I am, no prejudices just frank good times.

Thank you all.

Finally to my Big C who were there with me, took me through the journey. May God bless you!

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Where has my suitcase been to?

September 25th 2009

…Australia/New Zealand

…England/Scotland

…Spain

…France

…USA

…Amsterdam

…Germany

…Stockholm

…Vienna

…Italy

…China

…Singapore/KL/Cambodia

But my first stop was to Brunei back in either 2000 or 99, just a quick trip to watch the Vietnamese soccer team played against the Thai.

Like people in NZ used to call the big OE, I did my big OS (overseas) trip to Auckland, well it was not a travel trip coz it ended up 7 years, intentionally of course. 2 years and 3 months before that, Sydney was the first big trip. I lived on Sussex st, central, really central, walking distance to the Hoyts cinema, Planet Hollywood, to China town and the shopping district.

Auckland was different, I guess I stayed there too long but I enjoyed it. It was a shame, I have never made it to the South island. Maybe I’m destined to go back for a visit. My lecturer at the time suggested Scotland for my postgrad. Would have never thought about Scotland.

Off I went….1 year for the masters degree, in that 1 year, I managed to pack a lot of europe travelling experiences. Totally love it and always want to go back. In between my regular annual visit back home…I accompanied my family to China.

When my study is finished, I finally moved home and started to worry. How can I maintain this kind of travel if I’m back in VN, kinda difficult to get visa and far away from Europe. Luckily I made it to Belfast to get USA visa. I did make a commitment to travel outside of Vietnam once a year.

Again I was back on my feet….I decided VN was too hot and I needed some real winter…so off I ventured to Berlin, Stockholm and Vienna. Now I’m thinking of Istanbul for April next year.

Then I fall in love, my boyfriend likes Vietnam and wants to travel around. I found it weird….I mean it’s my country…it will always there.

One time he said to me ‘ let me show you how beautiful Vietnam is’.

It kinda shocked me to hear the places he wants to go together….some I have never been or heard of. Maybe he is right, this country is bloody damn beautiful. Or at least the city is.

Modernity in Saigon

Photo credit: Christian Berg

Thao Dien Village

Photo credit: Christian Berg

Urban Landscapes Saigon - Binh Thanh District

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Urban Landscapes Saigon - District 1

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Urban Landscapes Saigon - District 4

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