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John Wong

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Malaysian expat in Vietnam

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About me

Malaysian

Lives in Mui Ne

Speaks English, Malay, Cantonese, Vietnamese,

Registration: 05 January 2012

About

John Wong, Malaysian born documentary producer, writer, photographer with a prior career in tourism & advertising. Based in Vietnam since 2005 except for 2009 in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Travels include Europe, USA, India, China, Japan & South East Asia. Quest for the rare & beautiful.
Interests: photography, diving, performing arts, literature, trekking, handwoven fabrics, blogging, social media, wildlife conservation, fine arts, cinematography, , writing, birding, underwater video

My expat journey

malaysiagermanythailandvietnam
Mui Ne, Vietnam

Since Apr 2005

Mui Ne, Vietnam

Marketing communications and tourism projects. Writer, photographer.
Writer, photographer, consultant
The diversity of landscapes, climatic conditions, social & cultural developments.
Road behavior, propensity for noise & some other social & cultural norms.

Chiang Mai, Thailand

Jan 2009 - Nov 2009

Chiang Mai, Thailand

Filmed "Tapestry of Flight"; the journey of Myanmar's tribal communities escaping conflict zones in regions bordering Thailand. Also volunteer at Blue Skies Home for children.
Documentary maker, writer, photographer
Cosmopolitan city, cultural hub of northern Thailand and vibrant expatriate community.
The seasonal haze caused by fires started by farmers to clear crop fields or land.

Diemelsee, Germany

Dec 1979 - May 1980

Diemelsee, Germany

Worked in a farm cum guesthouse with stables and livestock.
The winter countryside and forest

Malaysia

Malaysia

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tropixblue replied to a thread
13 years ago
AlexFromHN

Con Dao Island, the best Vietnamese Island ? by AlexFromHN

Dear all, What do you think about Con Dao Island ? Have you ever been there, I found those information on the ...

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I've visited and lived in Con Dao for months at a time since 2005. You will find some writing of my experiences there on my blog. tropix-blue.blogspot.com/2008/09/beacon-of-light.html - Bay Canh Island, French colonial Read More

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tropixblue replied to a thread
14 years ago
bawdseyben

Hanoi or HCMC? by bawdseyben

Hi, I am sure that this a subject that has been debated endlessley on this forum but I would like to hear some opinions as what it is like living in Hanoi compared to HCMC. At the moment I am living in HCMC and have been since Oct. I do like the ...

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Besides the pragmatic considerations of living space & costs & climatic preferences, I think it is significant how one defines the two cities. HANOI: Historical, cultural & political soul of Vietnam. Its people proud of their identity. Capital city ... Read More