Da Lat, Vietnam

I celebrated the Lunar New Year in the Da Lat hill statio, an eclectic town with a history of French colonialism and architecture. Over the years it has evolved into a getaway for wealthy Vietnamese business families and is therefore filled with trendy cafes, posh villas, and luxury hotels. Nonetheless, the scenery and gardens in the town were cheap and worth the visit.

The final two pictures are shots from my ride into the city, which weaved back and forth through countless hairpins and highland villages. I stopped off in one rural town and was invited to gamble and celebrate the new year with some locals. I hope they enjoy my money.Read more