Stateofthenation Photography from little old New Zealand…. well the ‘me’ part of it anyway is going on an extraordinary adventure!!

… to the following destinations:

Singapore (arrive 10pm 24-April)
Malaysia
Thailand
Cambodia
Vietnam (Visa from the 17 May to 17June)
Laos
Myanmar
and if time (and budget permits) China

Leaving from Bangkok on 26 June

Now, here’s the thing,

I want to sample real local life, not your usual tourist traps, I’m also on a strict budget hence the shout-out for help and the backpack….

I’d really like some local info on the best places to stay, to eat and to see your countries…. again, not just the tourist usuals, I can read about those online, I want to meet the people, see the normal everyday life, just experience the culture – I’m convinced it’s so completely different from my usual life over here and I’d love to sample it if only briefly.

If anyone wants to do a flickr/strobist meetup and in the process show me some of your city/town/village I would be only too grateful!!

I don’t have much to offer in return except I’ll have all my gear (haha – by ALL I mean ALL – my 1 body, 1 lens, 2 speedlights and 3 pws……. I’m happy to impart any knowledge I have, generally talk camera settings (Yes, I hear all my friends here sniggering….) and general setup techniques….. But in return I’ll also offer the return favour when you travel to New Zealand – I’ll put you up, show you around and feed you roast lamb and pavalova…..

So let’s hear you all – send me an email with your location and I’ll let you know when I’ll be nearby – I’d truly LOVE to meet you!

Also you can follow my progress over here:

It includes a bit of a ‘how to get there’ and I’ll put up any pitfalls I find for others who follow…. It’ll be fun, feel free to come alone for the ride!!

Thanks heaps!
Brent

Note: This afternoon, after attempting a backflip from the top of the fence this same student wound up in hospital with head injuries – non life threatening thankfully.