I spent Christmas and New Year in Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam.  Eleven flights in three weeks, I am not sure how relaxing it was, but it was incredibly inspiring and stimulating.  I took 900 pictures but below are just a few of the edits.

Skirts worn by the Hmong tribe in Northern Laos.  I happened to have the same one bought at Portobello.

Southern Laos

Spiritual offerings left in a temple in Luang Prabang

The market in LP. Look closely in the box, mole soup anyone?

Teak trees

Ta Prohm, Cambodia. The jungle ravaged temple made famous in Tomb Raider

Angkor Wat

Balloons at New Year in Hanoi

Flowers in Hanoi

The Reunification Palace in Saigon. Designed by architect Ngo Viet Thu in 1962 for the President of South Vietnam during the Vietnam War.

Dried fish

I love this concept store in Paris, it’s immaculately executed. With cafe, florist, perfumery, bookstore, home and fashion it’s a half day excursion.  Jasper Morrison Vitra chairs sit with reclaimed tables, vintage three legged stools, organic cloths and industrial lighting.  Created by the former owners of French children’s label Bonpoint, some top brands names Isabel Marant, Marni, Paul & Joe, YSL and many more are fore going their profit margin to charities in Madagascar.  The charity book section, is inspired by New York cafes where you can hang out with a cup of tea and read.  All the books are donated and are second hand.  This shop is luxury and gives back.