Author: tjiskavw

this one was a real beauty - so wish I spoke Vietnamese so I could learn more about her history but left to my imagination I'm guessing she's 3rd or…

would have liked to wrap these little cherubs up and taken them home with me!

think I spotted about three or four different tribes this day - all distinguished by the details of their costume

couples old and young were present in full attire. I never found out if this was some sort of designated romantic holiday like Valentine's Day or just something to do…

remember when you used to play dress up as a kid? Queen for a day!

this place is like a bag of Lays potato chips for photographers...you can't just take one. I got pretty compulsive at one point - not letting one pass me without…

pathways meander through stalls where local H'mong tribe members sell handcrafts, roasted corn, wine, and naturally dyed clothes

you just know that a couple who spends this much time planning what they'll wear on an outing is in it for the long haul

you can be sure this isn't their first rodeo...these delightful women sat outside their shop and tried to lure you in with nothing but a smile. I think over time,…

It's quite an interesting scene in Cat Cat village on Sunday - everybody comes dressed up in traditional costumes and take pictures of each other.