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Foto Fridays: Finding Peace in El Nido, Philippines
Definitely a standout during my time in the Philippines. Even if your heart is in the city, there’s nothing better for the soul than spending time on one of their 7,641 officially recognized islands.
Thailand in 4K: Complete Collection of Walking & Scooter Tour Videos
Explore Thailand in 4K with immersive walking and scooter tour videos from Bangkok, Chiang Mai, and Pattaya. A complete collection of street walks and rides.
Bangkok Walking & Scooter Tours in 4K
Explore Bangkok streets in immersive 4K walking and scooter tours. Perfect for travelers and virtual explorers.
Vietnam in 4K: Complete Collection of Walking & Scooter Tour Videos
Discover Vietnam like never before with my immersive street-level footage. From bustling scooters to lively vendors, experience the essence of daily life in Saigon, Hanoi, and Danang. Click to explore more!
Dance Workshop Videos from the 2025 Thailand Latin Extravaganza
Prior to my sabbatical to Southeast Asia, I’d taken almost a 6 year hiatus from dancing, as most of the communities that I’d been contracted to work at were in more rural areas of California. Needless to say, country line dancing was more the norm than any form of Latin Dance. I’d already had the ...
Dance Workshop Videos From the 2024 Saigon Latin Festival (Vietnam)
I will admit that prior to my trip to Asia, I had no idea how impassioned the people in the region were for dancing salsa, bachata, and kizomba. Here in Saigon, there has been opportunities to dance daily, and luckily my trip just happened to coordinate with the first Saigon Latin Festival. Much props to ...
It’s Been A While…
Hello to everyone who somehow ended up on or remained in my little corner of the internet! Looking at my last post on this blog, I can’t believe that it’s already been 8 yrs since my last post. Much like everyone out there, the past few years have really been quite the roller coaster ride. ...
Foto Fridays: Colombiana en Buenos Aires
Attempted to catch the hustle and bustle of a typical day in Buenos Aires during a recent photoshoot.
Foto Fridays: Evita (Buenos Aires)
It is literally impossible to walk the streets of the capital without seeing some form of homage to the former first lady. Though it has now been 42 years since her death, it’s quite evident that Eva Perón continues to have a significant cultural influence on the city of Buenos Aires.
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Saigon | Ho Chi Minh City Scooter Tour in 4K
Each walk or scooter tour in my Vietnam series captures a different side of the country, but some routes reveal layers that deserve a closer look. Below, I share a few reflections on this 4K scooter ride through the streets of Ho Chi Minh City — still known to many as Saigon. As of today, ...
By mapes24 on February 20, 2026