Vietnam

this food market was right next to the Ho Thi Ky flower market in Saigon - this guy calmly inhaled his cigarette while flipping bread - now that's smokin' hot!

We arrived in time to listen to the beautiful chanting of the monks inside the temple's interior. Families can cremate and keep their loved ones here for a rental fee…

this is a famous market in downtown Saigon - and just like our malls, there's a central food court - the only difference is that everything is fresh - no…

I like their version of one!

this guy is right behind the Vinh Trang Pagoda - he represents the Buddha during his last illness about to enter the stage of great salvation only available to the…

We stopped for a break at this gas station on our way to the Mekong Delta. My guide told me that the government allows people to bury their families on…

the laughing buddha is a symbol of prosperity, contentment, and happiness. According to Feng Shui, placing several of these in your home fill the space with positive energy.

another buddha in front of the Vinh Trang Pagoda -  no one in sight so I had this one all to myself.

I had escaped the crowds and found a quiet courtyard dominated by a giant buddha. In zen mode, I glanced down to see a playing card with the jack of…

one of the largest and most famous in southern Vietnam. Each bonsai ( like the one pictured in front of it ) represents a deceased monk. The branches have been…