- Far East Travels

Taipei, Taiwan-Flag lowering ceremony at Chiang Kai Shek Memorial Hall/Liberty Square. Yesterday I visited this iconic site in Taipei to put together a 360 video as part of my work for 360 Today-Seoul, South Korea. Juggling two cameras I managed to catch the ROC Marine Honor Guard in their summer white uniforms with this incredible light and breaking sky that lasted no more than 5 minutes. When I saw the square five years ago for the first time I was absolutely mesmerized by the scale of the buildings, the wide open space and surrounding gardens. It felt like one of my “Far East” dreams realized, still does! #amazingtaiwan #taiwan #presidential #taipei #sonyrx100 #japanese #urbanphotography #streetphotography #photojournalism #retro #photooftheday #away #tripme #traveling #alone #new #happiness #travelingram #instago #instatravel #traveltheworld #instago #beautifulplace #travelpics #travellife #travelphotography #wildernessculture #iseetaiwan July 22, 2018 at 10:22AM

July 22, 2018 /
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Hoi An, Vietnam-Phap Bao Temple is not an ancient site but no less worthy of a visit. Hoi An means “peaceful meeting place” and despite the throngs of tourists that descend upon the ancient village almost year round it is truly one of the most beautiful sites in Vietnam and yes there are peaceful spots around the town including this wonderful Buddhist temple complex. When I visit I wake up early and walk around the village and enjoy the empty streets and the boats coming and going with locals. I can recall so many wonderful interactions with towns people it makes me long for another visit soon! #fuji #myfujifilm #fujifilm #hoian #temple #vietnam #streetphotography#photojournalism #away #tripme #traveling #alone #photooftheday #new#happiness#travelingram #instago #instatravel#traveltheworld #instago #beautifulplace#travelpics#travellife #backpacking #instalikers #dreambigger #instafollow#travellife #igtravel #followme July 20, 2018 at 09:25AM

July 20, 2018 /
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By John Saboe

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Imperial City/Citadel-Hue, Vietnam-I have some real fond memories from my last visit to Hue. Charming locals, shy, yet friendly, welcoming. The wonderful Perfume River, amazing food, some of the best vegetarian food I’ve eaten in Vietnam. The south is fun, vibrant, but you must visit Central and Northern Vietnam to appreciate how diverse and wonderfully complex this country is and how it has the power to soothe your soul. #vietnam #hue #fuji #imperialpalace #myfujifilm #fujifilm #photojournalism #away #tripme #traveling #alone #photooftheday #walkingstreet #nightmarket #new#happiness#travelingram #instago #instatravel#traveltheworld #instago #beautifulplace#travelpics#travellife #wildernessculture#instafollow#travellife #FF #igtravel #followme #travelphotography July 18, 2018 at 09:44AM

July 18, 2018 /
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By John Saboe

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Hue, Vietnam-More from what remains of The Citadel/Forbidden City in the old imperial capital. Hue was practically flattened during the Tet Offensive in 1968 so little remains from anything pre-Vietnam War. Some structures here have been restored, others are being built from the ground up. I’m watching the Ken Burns’ Vietnam War Series again. What a waste of life and resources-for what? #vietnam #hue #fuji #imperialpalace #myfujifilm #fujifilm #photojournalism #away #tripme #traveling #alone #photooftheday #walkingstreet #nightmarket #new#happiness#travelingram #instago #instatravel#traveltheworld #instago #beautifulplace#travelpics#travellife #wildernessculture#instafollow#travellife #FF #igtravel #followme #travelphotography July 17, 2018 at 09:08AM

July 17, 2018 /
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By John Saboe

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Imperial City-Hue, Vietnam-Due to past wars, the French and Viet Minh battle in 1947, and in 1968 during the Tet Offensive most of the palaces and buildings were destroyed. You can still see bullet holes as you walk through some of the remains. What’s left and what’s being rebuilt/restored is striking! The ponds and temples are atmospheric and the most worthy of your time. I don’t think you can rush through Hue. The sites are spread out so you’ll need transportation, car/driver or motorbike. Visits to temples, walks by The Perfume River, the tombs of The Nguyen Emperors, local markets, lovely people, make for wonderful memories. #vietnam #hue #fuji #imperialpalace #myfujifilm #fujifilm #tomb #photojournalism #away #tripme #traveling #alone #photooftheday #walkingstreet #nightmarket #new#happiness#travelingram #instago #instatravel#traveltheworld #instago #beautifulplace#travelpics#travellife #wildernessculture#instafollow#travellife #FF #igtravel #followme #travelphotography July 16, 2018 at 09:20AM

July 16, 2018 /
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By John Saboe

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Hue, Vietnam-Tomb of Emperor Tu Doc. One of the most impressive Nguyen emperor tombs of Hue, the old imperial capital of Vietnam. Tu Doc actually isn’t even buried here. He was put to rest in a spot that is still unknown to date. In order to keep it a secret all of the 200 labourers were beheaded after the task was completed. A hell of a severance package! #vietnam #hue #fuji #myfujifilm #fujifilm #tomb #streetphotography#photojournalism #away #tripme #traveling #alone #photooftheday #walkingstreet #nightmarket #new#happiness#travelingram #instago #instatravel#traveltheworld #instago #beautifulplace#travelpics#travellife #wildernessculture#instafollow#travellife #FF #igtravel #followme #travelphotography July 15, 2018 at 11:39AM

July 15, 2018 /
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By John Saboe

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Taipei, Taiwan-Made it through the first typhoon of the 2018 season here in Taiwan. Please check out my latest YouTube video documenting the hours before, during, and after Typhoon Maria left the island. Do you subscribe to my YouTube Channel? What topics should I be covering in Asia? What would you like to see? Feedback please! #amazingtaiwan #taiwan #typhoon #taipei #video #sonyrx100 #japanese #urbanphotography #streetphotography #photojournalism #retro #photooftheday #away #tripme #traveling #alone #new #happiness #travelingram #instago #instatravel #traveltheworld #instago #beautifulplace #travelpics #travellife #travelphotography #wildernessculture #iseetaiwan July 13, 2018 at 06:01PM

July 13, 2018 /
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By John Saboe

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Kanchenjunga, Nepal-Stare into these kids eyes and you’ll see many old souls, far beyond their Western peers in dealing with adversity and everyday life. It’s not uncommon to see many young children across Nepal helping out by cleaning, cooking, and other necessary chores for survival. Kids are very respectful and friendly especially in the Kanchenjunga region having very little exposure to outsiders. This particular trek for me holds a lot of indelible memories. #kanchenjunga #nepal #portraitphotography #buddhism #hinduism #streetphotography#photojournalism #backpacking #away #tripme #traveling #alone #photooftheday #new#happiness#travelingram #instago #instatravel#traveltheworld #instago #beautifulplace#travelpics#travellife #wildernessculture#instafollow#travellife #FF #igtravel #followme #travelphotography July 12, 2018 at 08:36AM

July 12, 2018 /
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By John Saboe

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Thar Desert/Jaisalmer, India-On the last day of the 5 day camel safari we visited a little traditional desert village. India can be stressful and exhausting at times but you are always rewarded with great moments and photo ops. The desert light, the people, so amazing, unforgettable. Left with a deeper sense of peace and appreciation. #thar #desert #dunes #india #incredibleindia #streetphotography#photojournalism #away #tripme #traveling #alone #everest #photooftheday #new#happiness#travelingram #instago #rajasthan #instatravel#traveltheworld #instago #beautifulplace#travelpics#travellife #wildernessculture#instafollow#travellife #FF #igtravel #followme #travelphotography July 11, 2018 at 08:58AM

July 11, 2018 /
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By John Saboe

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Kumamon くまモン-Taipei, Taiwan-Wow I can’t believe I met the real Kumamon bear from Kumamoto Prefecture-Kyushu, Japan. This is like Japan’s equivalent to Mickey Mouse! Gotōchi-chara (“regional characters”) number in the thousands but Kumamon is one of the most successful probably due to the free use of its’ image. Japanese businesses must get approval first by the local government in order to use the image. My favorite rice shochu has Kumamon on its’ label. Kyushu does sell merchandise and since its’ creation in 2010 has generated over $4.5 billion USD! BTW there are no bears on Kyushu Island. #kumamon #くまモン#japan #kyoto #japanese #gotōchi- #mascot #sanrio chara#streetphotography#photojournalism #away #tripme #traveling #alone #photooftheday #walkingstreet #new#happiness#travelingram #instago #instatravel#traveltheworld #instago #beautifulplace#travelpics #instafollow#travellife #FF #igtravel #followme #travelphotography July 09, 2018 at 09:26PM

July 9, 2018 /
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By John Saboe

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