Dave's Photo & Travelblogue

Forum Vini brings wines, beers, snacks, and spirits from all around the world. I was impressed by Australian fortified wine and German craft beer this year!

Have you always wondered how they make pulled pork BBQ? Or wanted to try making it yourself? Look no further: here’s what I learned from many hours of research.

Have you always wanted to try cooking smoked foods? It’s easier than you think. Two flower pots and an electric burner make the guts of this machine. Pork BBQ anyone?

The contrasts in Saigon are immense: French architecture vs. Communist concrete. The calm zoo vs. major motorbike traffic jams. Fine dining vs. siedwalk eating.

In Hue, Vietnam, the Emperor built his Forbidden Purple City inside the Imperial City. Though mostly destroyed by American bombing, much has been restored.

Crowd timelapse of a music festival in Da Nang, Vietnam – filmed from the balcony of a restaurant across the street. Perfect viewpoint for Nikon D7000 awesomeness!

Vietnamese Spring Rolls! Here’s a short how-to video showing how to roll the filling in the rice paper. From a Sapa Boutique Hotel cooking course in Sapa, Vietnam.

Bo Resort on Phu Quoc island, Vietnam is a phenomenal relaxation spot with a private beach. I managed a few timelapse videos and lots of great stills there.

The Shuni-e fire ceremony at Todai-ji temple must be one of the ancient pyrotechnic wonders of the world. It’s been held every year since 752! Video here…

Timelapse Videos! Made with a Nikon D7000 on Dotonbori Street in Osaka, in a Belgian bar in Kobe, and from the Granvia hotel overlooking Kyoto train station.

Japan is a mystifying country where everything seems completely FOREIGN to westerners. I think that’s why so many of us love Japan and its (to us) oddities!

Kobe Beef is among the most expensive steak in the world. With its high fat content and sublime marbled texture, this is truly a luxury food one must try!

For those who’ve seen other cultures’ meat on a stick, this is not satay! Yakitori is the Japanese version of meat on a stick. Different sauce… (hehe)

What better way to advertise than with a mascot? Japan takes that to a whole new level on Osaka’s Dontonbori street. Like Chubby Satan Spider-Boy here…