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    The drone - a symbol of heavy-handed self-centred tourism

    21 Nov 2018

    The drone has arrived. These high-impact flying machines are coming to a beautiful place near you. The drone has transitioned from professional... read more

    A new heritage landmark in Hanoi?

    22 Oct 2018

    A grand heritage building is being renovated in Hanoi’s picturesque Ba Dinh District. This is the nicest part of the capital - though few visitors... read more

    Tips for taking photos in Vietnam - people and ideas of beauty

    08 Oct 2018

    Taking photos of the local people you encounter as a traveller is complicated anywhere. In Vietnam, the locals have been remarkably amenable to... read more

    A peek inside one of Hanoi's grand colonial villas

    14 Sep 2018

    A French colonial villa on Hanoi’s Chan Cam St has become one of the most photographed colonial ruins in the city. These days it’s occupied by... read more

    Angkor has been protected from the worst tourism excesses - someone should be thanked

    17 Aug 2018

    I spend more time than I would like lamenting the degradation of the places I visit while covering Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia for Rusty Compass.... read more

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