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Walking with Nature

Walking with Nature

One reason I love living in North Thailand (apart from the super-friendly people, benign climate and scrumptious food) is the chance to go wandering along trails in the foothills of the Himalaya. In the...


Retreating to advance

Retreating to advance

The English language can be confusing. Take the word ‘retreat’, for example. While the basic meaning is to go backwards—a negative concept—it is also used to escape the hectic pace of life, as in a wellness...


Heritage sites, hell and the great grain

Heritage sites, hell and the great grain

September has been a busy month for publications. First came A tour of Vietnam's World Heritage Sites, with a bumper 20 images, including a welcome contribution from photographer friend David Henley...


Thailand's ancient trees

Thailand's ancient trees

I'm really pleased to see my work featured in Mongabay, a highly respected website that focuses exclusively on the environment. If you're in Chiang Mai, check out Changthong Heritage Park; you won't be...


Thai Tea Takes Off

Thai Tea Takes Off

I've just completed an interesting assignment for an inflight magazine – writing a story about Thai tea culture. As a photographer, my favourite subject is nature, so I was only too happy to take on the...


On a roll...

On a roll...

- /thailands-wild-west - /vietnam-war-sites - /motoring-by-the-mekong - /motoring-by-the-mekong I've been on a roll lately with stories on Thailand's Wild West, Vietnam's War Sites and a Mekong Road...


Homage to Uncle Ho

Homage to Uncle Ho

Portrait of Ho Chi Minh 30 April 2025 is a huge day in the history of Vietnam, as it marks the 50th anniversary of the end of the American War (or American War to the Vietnamese), when tanks of the...


An ambition realized

An ambition realized

Like many writers and photographers, I have often hoped to see my work published in top publications like Nat Geo and the BBC. Got into Nat 'Geo some years ago and now have my first story in BBC Travel....


Teak Treat for Christmas

Teak Treat for Christmas

How about throwing a log on the fire and snuggling up with a gripping tale of a teak boom this Christmas, all for FREE? For 5 DAYS ONLY, from 12 to 16 DECEMBER (Pacific Standard Time), the ebook of...

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Ron Emmons 

is a British writer and photographer based in Chiang Mai, Thailand.