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good times brewing for craft beer in vietnam — Lifestyle Traveller
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Words: Peter Barrett photography: Emma Byrnes. Good times brewing for craft beer in vietnam. Words: Peter Barrett photography: Emma Byrnes. On an evening in May, at the prestigious World Beer Cup awards in Philadelphia, there is a surprised hush in the room. The gold medal for the world’s best chocolate stout has just been announced: Pasteur Street Brewing, Vietnam. Vietnam? The crowd ripples with bemusement. Who the hell are these guys? Locals enjoying interesting ales at BiaCraft, in District 2, now wi...
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fishing in hoian — Lifestyle Traveller
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Words photography: Emma Byrnes. Words photography: Emma Byrnes. A fisherman waits patiently and watches the water for signs of movement. Once he senses that the fish have moved through he winds the winch up to check on his net. Primitive bamboo construction is operated by the fishermen and requires great strength. A foot and hand powered winch tightens and loosens. The ropes, allowing the fishing net to lift in and out of the water. Killed by industrial pollution. Words photography: Emma Byrnes. Words: P...
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lanterns of hoi an — Lifestyle Traveller
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Words: Peter Barrett photography: Emma Byrnes. Lanterns of hoi an. Words: Peter Barrett photography: Emma Byrnes. Ask anyone who has spent time in Hoi An, the popular UNESCO World Heritage former trading village. So, equipped with a budget of between AUD$100-200, we dove in to the world of Vietnamese silk lantern importing. Silk lanterns decorating the streets of Hoi An's Old Town are beautiful by day and even more striking at night. Lanterns really bring Hoi An's old town to life at night. Make-your-own...
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who are we? what are we doing? why? — Lifestyle Traveller
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Words: Emma Byrnes Peter Barrett photography: Emma Byrnes. What are we doing? Words: Emma Byrnes Peter Barrett photography: Emma Byrnes. Welcome to Lifestyle Traveller, a collaboration between married couple Peter Barrett (journalist) and Emma Byrnes (. Our daughter Arkie taking in a street scene in Can Tho, Vietnam. There was this guy I travelled through Turkey with in my 20s called Scott. Almost everywhere we’d stop, he’d look around and say, Gee, I could live here! Of course, the idea is nothing new b...
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escape to mai chau — Lifestyle Traveller
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Words: Peter Barrett photography: Emma Byrnes. Escape to mai chau. Words: Peter Barrett photography: Emma Byrnes. Water is everywhere here in this valley, even when the temperature in summer pushes past 32 degrees Celsius. As well as providing homes for the frogs, fish and snails in ponds, fish farms and rice paddies it’s in the air, which is heavy with humidity and the promise of the next inevitable downpour. We begin our stay at the Mai Chau Valley View Hotel. Life in a Hmong village, Mai Chau. The nex...
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New Page — Lifestyle Traveller
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A storytelling collaboration between Australian couple Peter Barrett. Travel, lifestyle and food writer) and Emma Byrnes. You can read a blog post about us here. Alternatively, drop us a line. If you wish to invite us along to experience something wonderful in your city or country. We are open to commissions and collaborations of all sorts. Thanks for visiting and don't forget to subscribe below if you would like to stay regular with our news. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWS. Lifestyle Traveller is an independent ...
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the asian squat — Lifestyle Traveller
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Words: Peter Barrett photography: Emma Byrnes. Words: Peter Barrett photography: Emma Byrnes. Hey guys, I’ve got something well-scary to lay on you, ok? So, er. squat down. Before coming to Vietnam, I’d never thought much about a form of repose favoured by roughly two-thirds of the planet. But squatting sitting down on your haunches without the aid of a chair is still common here, and it turns out it’s really good for you. The simple answer, it seems, is status. That said, I’m not a squat-toilet convert ...
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food in can tho — Lifestyle Traveller
http://www.lifestyletraveller.com.au/blog/2016/6/12/food-tour-of-can-tho
Words: Peter Barrett photography: Emma Byrnes. Food in can tho. Words: Peter Barrett photography: Emma Byrnes. Vietnam is a nation of snackers. The practice suits the climate, which is hot and tropical and wherever you turn it seems someone is selling something to nibble on, whether it’s rice paper spring rolls (goi cuon) or a bag of freshly peeled jackfruit (mit). Fresh produce in abundance at the wholesale markets in Can Tho, Vietnam. We particularly like the lady in blue's psychedelic fashions. Can Th...
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can tho floating market — Lifestyle Traveller
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Words: Peter Barrett photography: Emma Byrnes. Can tho floating market. Words: Peter Barrett photography: Emma Byrnes. Past the lady selling live frogs tied up by the bundle, is a writhing tub of eel-like fish. Next door, a snail has taken the better part of the morning to climb out from its red bucket in a bid for freedom. And beyond that? As a system of economic transport in Vietnam, waterways make a great deal of sense. But as road transport developed, smaller floating markets where farmers sold d...
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