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Derek Cowan
@derekcowan
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Scotsman living in Vietnam. Travel. Photography. Crypto. Random thoughts.
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HCMC Vietnam
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August 29, 2017
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derekcowan
animalphotography
2018-05-23 02:44
It's a dogs life - Derek's Moments π·
This friendly dog was chilling in the shade posing for the camera, not a care in the world. It indeed is a dog's life :) When I look at animals, I wonder what it would be like living like them. Eat, sleep,
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derekcowan
blog
2018-05-22 03:31
Hands up if you love coffee! βπ»βπ»βπ»
Vietnamese Coffee Coffee is enjoyed more so here in Vietnam than anywhere in the world I've travelled. It's a real culture, from bean to the cup they don't pass up, the locals take any opportunity to sit
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derekcowan
smartphonephotography
2018-05-20 12:58
Monsoon Season in Vietnam βπ»π³
There's rain, and there's RAIN in Vietnam This will be my 3rd year experiencing Monsoon season here in Vietnam. It's something quite spectacular! When the rain falls, it comes down, hard and fast, usually
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derekcowan
sportsphotography
2018-05-18 13:21
β½οΈ Where's the most insane place you've played football?
Who doesn't love a game of football? Or soccer if you're from The US of A ;) From the minute I started walking I started kicking a ball, back in the 1980's (yep I was born in 1981 lol) we didn't have video
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derekcowan
blog
2018-05-17 07:02
Is it easy learning Vietnamese? π£π»π³
If you haven't realised by now or have only just started to follow me, I live and work in Vietnam. For the last two years, it's been home and became a little more permanent recently when I was granted
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derekcowan
technology
2018-05-16 15:18
Bye bye iPhone, hello Oppo F7 β π²
Apple revolutionised the smartphone market 10 years ago when they launched the iPhone. We all know that the last 10 years have been incredible in the tech world. Has Apple lost its edge??? Their ability
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derekcowan
goldenhourphotography
2018-05-14 05:53
Where ya been? ππ»π³
Hello friends, it's been a couple of months since I was last active here on Steemit. I have been focussing on other things in life, mainly my relationship, health, teaching and building a new business.
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derekcowan
travel
2018-03-23 03:20
Day 5 Ha Tien - Koh Rong Island Cambodiaπ»π³π°π
If anyone is still following, the journey continues π. My focus has been elsewhere recently, so Steemit has taken a back seat. I hope I can find my motivation for writing SOON as I do enjoy it! Bus Journey
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derekcowan
goldenhourphotography
2018-03-07 08:37
Mekong Day 4 Can Tho - Ha Tien π»π³π
Sorry for the delay sharing my journey, I've had a bit of shite week so not had the motivation to write. Hope you enjoy Day 4 of my motorbike trip through the Mekong and Cambodia. Ha Tien here I come!
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derekcowan
goldenhourphotography
2018-02-26 18:15
Savour the moment - Sunset in Ha Tien Vietnam π»π³π
This is Ha Tien near the border to Cambodia. My love for sunsets will never end. This was taken after a long day driving. So to sit and enjoy the moment felt so much better. I thought I'd enter this into
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derekcowan
streetphotography
2018-02-25 05:49
Mekong Day 3 - New Years in Can Tho π»π³π
New Years Eve in Can Tho. Taking a day off from travelling, I decided on staying here in Can Tho for another day. As itβs a decent size city and they were putting on a fireworks display to welcome the
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derekcowan
travel
2018-02-18 07:15
Mekong Day 2 Ben Tre - Can Tho π»π³π
Up early with heehaw sleep, I packed up and jumped on the bike in search of some breakfast. It wasnβt long before I found some delicious Thit Banh Mi, a Vietnamese baguette filled with pork, pate and butter
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derekcowan
streetphotography
2018-02-15 14:00
Mekong - Day 1 Saigon to Ben Tre π»π³π
Setting off one day later due to having some crazy fever over the weekend! Tuesday morning, I felt much better and ready to do the Mekong Delta! Packing Normally when I travel, I know what I need. Iβve
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derekcowan
blog
2018-02-15 02:30
Quick UPDATE from The Mekong Delta π»π³π
Hey hey! The last week has been so hectic, from getting sick to starting my trip. Anyways, I'm in Can Tho, on the Mekong Delta. Currently its Day 3 of my trip. Sorry, I've not replied to any comments,
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derekcowan
photography
2018-02-09 09:55
π Ve Ve Hat Boi Vietnamese Opera Exihbition District 5, Saigon
Going to art exhibitions is not something I regularly do. Lucky for me, my friend suggested we go. Knowing very little about what I was about to see, I was happy to be introduced to yet more Vietnamese
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derekcowan
blog
2018-02-08 01:38
Chinese Painter Giving Street Blessings Saigon, Vietnam
With the New Year fast approaching here in Vietnam, the streets are alive with people preparing for the Tet celebrations. Tet is what Christmas is to westerners. Lunar New Year will be from 15th February
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derekcowan
travel
2018-02-07 06:22
I've decided where to go! ππ»π³π°π
If you have been following me, you will see from this post Holidays are coming π I wanted to go on an adventure for Tet Holiday (aka Lunar New Year). With so many choices, I have decided to combine a
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derekcowan
travel
2018-02-05 06:03
Ancient Ba Thien Hau Pagoda, Saigon Vietnam π»π³
ChΓΉa BΓ ThiΓͺn HαΊu or Ba Thien Hau Pagoda in English translates to "Pagoda of the Lady Thien Hau" Entrance to the Pagoda Your senses are all triggered when you enter, smells sounds and sights
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derekcowan
streetphotography
2018-02-04 14:35
Chinese Chess on the Streets of Saigon, Vietnam π»π³
A familiar sight on the streets of Vietnam. These men were deep in thought playing Chinese Chess (Xiangqi). I asked the men if they minded me taking a photo, they glanced at me for a split second, agreed
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derekcowan
architecturalphotography
2018-02-03 11:46
Ancient Pillar, Hoa Lu Ancient Capital, Ninh Binh π»π³
This ancient pillar stands in the grounds of Hoa Lu Ancient Capital in Ninh Binh, Vietnam. I have no idea what the words say or their meaning. For me, I just loved the weathered look of the pillar with
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