Vietnam

Two amazing weeks travelling up Vietnam from south to north. I started and ended my journey in two typically crazy Asian cities: Hoi An and Hanoi. But the real Vietnam, the one that makes you want to go back and soak up a bit more of the culture, is the towns that lie between the two cities. Even the busiest towns have a feeling of calm bustle about them. There is a definite sense this is a developing country, everyone has their own little plan for a brighter future, but there are no signs of leaving behind their traditions in the face of development; as the cliche would have you believe. Vietnam is exactly what you expect from South East Asia, and one over on Thailand for having a smaller tourism industry.  

Singapore

Strong contender for the most glamorous place on Earth. Not the best place for a backpacker to meet people or save money, but certainly a civil place to get through jet lag.

The Jam Jar

 

Jam Jar Florists found in Peacock Yard. http://jamjarflowers.co.uk 

The Yards are full of studio spaces that house crafts people and artists, like Jam Jar Florists and Lute-makers Sandi and Stephen who we made a film about. See it here   

Neighbourhood Watch

Long Live Southbank

Pretty bits from Edinburgh

Sagrada Familia, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain.