I've always been drawn to markets. Markets are usually in the center of it all. They represent people coming together to buy, to sell, to gossip, to visit, to get advice, to share, to taste, to trade. This is something that has gone on for ages all around the world, and it creates a beautiful energy easily drawn in to. For me, the local market is the best way to get to know an area: you can quickly determine the local produce and foods, the prices usually determine how isolated you are, the locals' reactions determine the frequency of tourists. Ultimately, it’s a no frills way to experience a place and its people. We sought these out in all the cities we visited, getting a taste of the unique flavors of each place.
Here are some iphone snaps from Vietnam and Cambodian markets...
