Tobias’ travelogue

Old Quarter Lunch

Old Quarter Lunch

A lady barbecuing lunch on the street in Hanoi's Old Quarter.

Saigon View

Saigon View

The view of downtown Saigon from the rooftop bar at the Sheraton Saigon Hotel & Towers.

Saigon Towers

Saigon Towers

The view of downtown Saigon from the rooftop bar at the Sheraton Saigon Hotel & Towers.

Sheraton Moon

Sheraton Moon

The moon making an appearance behind the Sheraton Saigon Hotel & Towers in central Saigon.

Halong Pier

Halong Pier

Fierce competition for pier space at Surprise Cave in Halong Bay.

Rice Noodles

Rice Noodles

Travel companion Sarah making rice noodles, under the animated tutelage of Red Bridge Cooking School chef Ngoc.

Garlic Prawns

Garlic Prawns

Garlic prawns in a banana leaf wrapping, ready for a few minutes on the barbecue at the Red Bridge Cooking School.

Red Bridge Main

Red Bridge Main

We spent hours putting together a meal at the Red Bridge Cooking School, but the end result was well and truly worth the effort.

Red Bridge Pool

Red Bridge Pool

The Red Bridge Cooking School has a beautiful pool on the riverfront - but chances are you will be too engaged in the cooking to take a dip.

Mausoleum Guards

Mausoleum Guards

Guards stoically watching the main entrance to the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum. Don't wait around for these gentlemen to do anything interesting - although a brief spectacle ensues every time the guard is changed.

Tobias Peciva

Tobias Peciva has been a member since 11 November 2007 and goes by peciva.

Currently in Auckland, New Zealand.

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I'm a Swedish expat living in Auckland, New Zealand. I'm into travel, photography, surfing, skiing, hiking, house music, wine, and coffee in the sun. As a result, I have been sleep deprived since 1997.

You can also find Tobias at www.peciva.com.