Joel’s travelogue

South Beach Sunbathers

South Beach Sunbathers

A winter day on South Beach

South Beach Scene

South Beach Scene

A view from Miami's South Beach

Street Sign

Street Sign

Hoi An, Vietnam

Old Town

Old Town

Photo taken at dusk in Hoi An, Vietnam

Old and New

Old and New

Chau, a young Vietnamese woman who enjoys her blue jeans, holds up a carving of a more traditionally dressed Vietnamese woman

Conical Hats

Conical Hats

Chau, a friendly student from Hoi An, holds up a carving of a traditional Vietnamese woman

Two Girls and a Bicycle

Two Girls and a Bicycle

Traffic in Hoi An's Old Town is rather pleasant; cars are prohibited here

Fresh Beer

Fresh Beer

Many restaurants in Hoi An, including this one located along the riverfront, serve fresh beer (i.e., beer made without preservatives). The cost is generally less than 25 cents and makes for a great way to end the day.

An Asian's Smile

An Asian's Smile

An art gallery in Hoi An, Vietnam

Card and Art

Card and Art

These two teenage girls were manning this art gallery...and enjoying a game of cards.

Joel Carillet

Joel Carillet has been a member since 24 December 2007 and goes by jcarillet.

Currently in Tennessee.

I am a freelance writer and photographer based in Tennessee. My work has appeared in a number of anthologies, magazines, and newspapers, including the Christian Science Monitor, Kansas City Star, WorldHum, and Best Travel Writing 2008. My book, 30 Reasons to Travel: Photographs and Reflections from Southeast Asia, was released in August 2008.

You can also find Joel at www.joelcarillet.com.