Small world, far away

Châu Thành (Vietnam)

Navigating along the Mekong Delta, there is an island where time seems to slow down and stories remain hidden amidst the gentle embrace of nature

Mekong Boat Life

Mekong Boat

Navigating the Mekong Delta’s boats reveals a unique life—barefoot hospitality, mutual trust, and an intimate connection with water and community

Good Morning, Vietnam

In the city of Can Tho, Vietnam, lives unfold in a single room, revealing stories of care, hope, and adaptation within the boundaries of everyday life

Dadad Dolls in Saigon

Bui Thinh Da - Dadad Dool

Vietnamese artist Bui Thinh Da creates porcelain dolls that challenge beauty standards, exploring diversity and confronting prejudices

Tran Quoc Toan’s Poetry

Can Tho, Vietnam

In Can Tho, Tran Quoc Toan Street is decorated with murals by Vietnamese artists depicting local life and celebrating Tet, the Lunar New Year.

The Heart of Vietnam

Can Tho, Vietnam

In the heart of Can Tho, Vietnam, life unfolds with gentle grace, and time seems to stand still, immersed in the simplicity of daily routines, the warmth of welcoming people, and the beauty of a slow, deliberate life

The window to infinity

Cai Rang Market

Our gazes meet on the Mekong, a silent encounter, and who knows how many other stories have intertwined here, between the eyes and the river

Deliver us from Evil

Vinh Long Market - ©Fabio Lovati, 2024

Amidst the Wet Market’s bustle, an uneasy acceptance of life and death unfolds, challenging my understanding of culture and humanity

The teaching of rain

Cao Lanh, Vietnam - Chiara Cavoli, ©2024

In the rain-soaked streets of Cao Lanh, a silent smile and a small gesture revealed the beauty of kindness in waiting

I need time

Saigon Post Office - Fabio Lovati, ©2024

Nostalgia lingers in the Saigon Post Office, where thoughts and wishes are still written on pieces of paper, recalling intimate moments of a bygone era

Coffee in Luang Prabang is a serious affair

Big Tree Cafe

In Luang Prabang, coffee is produced sustainably, linking the well-being of the land to a stable market and concrete opportunities for the local families who cultivate it

A 3°class train to the Mekong

mekong, nong khai

Traveling to the rhythm of the screeching train tracks, amid the suffocating heat, uncomfortable wooden seats, and a variety of smells that overlap as we approach the border between Thailand and Laos

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