Simone Samuels
Hometown:
Brisbane , Viet Nam
Biographical Info:
I am currently living the ex-pat life in Hanoi, Vietnam. Driving through the streets of Hanoi is not a dream, but a reality for me everyday. I am working as an English teacher, my chosen profession, which has allowed me to travel and work in amazing countries such as Vietnam and China. I love capturing moments on film, writing about them, and then sharing the lot through my blog entries online. After my time in Vietnam I will head to Nepal, and then embark on my third foray into India...many adventures await which totally tantalises me!
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Simone Samuels's Recent Contributions
My Ba Dinh Community
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Ba Dinh is best known by tourists as the resting place of Uncle Ho in the Mausoleum, yet a short stroll away from this complex reveals a vibrant Vietnamese community. Pho Doi Can is a busy street,...
Destinations:
Hanoi |
Vietnam
Topics:
Culture |
Photography |
Architecture
Sapa Smiles
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Sapa, in Vietnam's North, is home to several hilltribes people who still sell their traditional handicrafts and wear their traditional outfits in town. They are smiling, happy people, despite a difficult life of poverty and simplicity.
Destinations:
Sapa |
Vietnam
Topics:
Culture |
Travel |
People |
Photography |
Women & Travel |
Traditions
Conical Hats- A Photo Essay
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The conical hat is synonymous with Vietnam. It is worn by workers everywhere- on the streets, in the fields, on the Mekong and in the markets. It is not a stereotype but a trademark for all that is...
Destinations:
Vietnam
Topics:
Culture |
Travel |
People |
Adventure |
Traditions
A Photo Essay: An Afternoon in the Alley
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A little snapshot into the action in the Ngo (alley) outside my house. These were all taken from the balcony on a sunny Wednesday afternoon in Hanoi. Together, they capture the essence of the busy...
Destinations:
Hanoi |
Vietnam
Topics:
Culture |
Travel |
People |
Photography |
Working Abroad |
Women & Travel
Hanoi's Temple of Literature
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The Temple of Literature is a significant landmark in Hanoi which can mean many things to different people, but is one well-worth visiting. There is more at the Temple than may at first meet the eye, as these pictures show.
