What About Vietnam - S2-24 - Explore the Bac Ha Markets - rich in colour and tradition

Be ready to discover a world that time has forgotten. Enter the colourful world of the Bac Ha markets in Vietnam. Where century-old traditions create one of the most unique travel experiences of your life.Are you a budding photographer? Have you seen images of brightly coloured traditionally dressed Hmong women with their babies on their back tendering to their families as they sell their wares?What about those photos of women in their Sunday best traditional costumes gathering with others and selling all kinds of things from farming equipment to trinkets to textiles.Have you ‘even’ heard about Bac Ha Markets in Vietnam? Be ready to discover a world that time has forgotten. Enter the colourful location of the Bac Ha markets in Vietnam.  Immerse yourself into the world of the Flower Hmong people; friendly, welcoming, and rich in traditions that have held them strong to their tribal ways of subsistence farming for centuries.My guest, Mike Pollock, stumbled upon Bac Ha a few years ago while photographing the region. As a photographer, he can tell you that every day in Bac Ha you will discover something new.  He openly reveals how the region captured his heart and his camera eye. He describes his experience and the locality of the markets and what one can expect on any given market day. Sunday being the big day. His time there has been best recorded on his website as it is full of his photos from his travels all over Asia: https://www.traveltoasiaandback.com/bac-ha.htmlHe talks about accommodations ranging from homestay options (where you sleep with the free range chickens) to in-town motels that have basic western accommodations like toilets and simple roll out beds. By 10:00 am on Sunday, the market will be filled with locals coming from near and far to share news, sell their wares and socialise.He will tell you about the stalls selling handmade trinkets, potions, and farm equipment. How craftsman make a knife from steel right next to the lady selling “Happy water”. Bac Ha has so many amazing things waiting for you to discover. These markets are not put on for tourists. They are the real deal. Join me as I talk about the Bac Ha markets with Mike Pollock.If you are liking what I am doing with the show, I’d love it if you would please consider giving me a short review on Apple Podcasts/ITunes. Believe it or not, it does make a difference and I truly value the feedback.  It should only take a few minutes if you use this link. https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/what-about-vietnam-traveller-insights/id1513095454For Show notes and an easy search for other episodes go to:www.whataboutvietnam.comFor Transcripts to download or printable format - go to https://www.whataboutvietnam.com/podcast-transcriptsFollow the things I  love to share about Vietnam:-Instagram; https://www.instagram.com/whataboutvietnampodcast/Instagram - My second Home page -  https://www.instagram.com/hellohoianvietnam/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/whataboutvietnamYoutube - (NEW WIP) - https://bit.ly/3aZgfc7Follow on your favourite pod channel, email directly to [email protected] Keep abreast of news on our social pages on FB, IG,LinkedIn and TikTokLet me design your #customised #private tour of Vietnam  - See our Travel ServicesDo you need a #Dental Procedure?  Why not find out what’s possible through our Dental and #Cosmetic Medical partner Worldwide Beauty Hospital. Mention #whataboutvietnam to receive 5% discount at Worldwide Beauty Hospital