Smiling Faces Travel Photos

Ladies Smiling | Vientiane, Laos | Travel Photo

Today’s smiling faces travel photo is of a group of Lao women sitting down at a park bench to share conversation, smiles and laughs – Vientiane, Laos. Vientiane is possibly the quietest and most relaxing capital city I’ve ever visited. One can notice locals and tourists relaxing all over the city. The pace of life [...]

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Tibetan Monk Smiling | Shangrila, China | Travel Photo

Today’s smiling faces travel photo is of a Tibetan Buddhist monk grinning while he washes his hands in Zhongdian (Shangrila), China. This area formerly known as Zhongdian (now Shangrila) is where one can start to enter the Tibetan Buddhist world. Wandering around the city there is a distinct Tibetan influence. This is …

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Smiling Sculpture | San Pedro de Atacama, Chile | Travel Photo

Today’s daily smiling faces travel photo is of a smiling sculpture I noticed while eating lunch at a restaurant in San Pedro de Atacama, Chile. I noticed many kinds of interest indigenous art and sculptures when I was travelling in Northern Chile. I’m often quite fascinated by these kind of works although I rarely collect [...]

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Man Smiles and Laughs | Penang, Malaysia | Travel Photo

A man in Malaysia flashes a wide grin as he laughs hysterically at a joke told by somebody else in front of him in Penang, Malaysia. It’s great to witness locals in a relaxed environment where they’re spontaneously enjoying the moment. I found in general the people in Malaysia were very friendly. It’s a country [...]

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Boy Going To School | Incheon, Korea | Travel Photo

Today’s smiling faces travel photo is of a smiling Korean boy walking to school in the morning wearing a green backpack in Incheon, South Korea. When I used to teach in Korea I would often notice my students walking to school in the morning. It was always a pleasure to see their smiling …

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Smiling Chinese Performer | Guilin, China | Travel Photo

Today’s smiling faces travel photo is of a Chinese performer during a Communist rally with a big authentic grin – Guilin, China. The performance was a completely random event I encountered at one of the main squares of the city. Wandering about I couldn’t help but notice a crowd taking in the performance. …

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Nomadic Samuel Smiles | Machu Picchu, Peru | Travel Photo

Today’s smiling faces travel photo is of Nomadic Samuel enjoying a moment of bliss alongside the lost Inca city of Machu Picchu, Peru. It’s hard not to wear a stupid grin all over your face or be beaming a radiant smile from ear to ear when visiting this fantastic UNESCO heritage attraction. Although some …

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Ladies Dancing | Luang Prabang, Laos | Travel Photo

Today’s smiling faces travel photo is of a group of Lao ladies dancing on the street to some music from a nearby restaurant in Luang Prabang, Laos. I remember this encounter in particular because I was wandering down some areas that were quite removed from the popular tourist traps and I just happened to …

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Girl Sticking Out Tongue | Temples of Angkor, Cambodia

Today’s smiling faces travel photo is of a cute Khmer girl cheekily sticking out her tongue at me during my visit to the Temples of Angkor, Cambodia. I’ll never forget this little girl because she was so playful and at ease around me even though I just encountered her for a brief moment. …

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Smiling Boy feeding pigeons | La Paz, Bolivia

Today’s smiling faces travel photo is of an ecstatic Bolivian boy who is taking joy in feeding a cluster of pigeons in La Paz, Bolivia. I can remember this photo as if I took it only yesterday. The small boy appeared to be experiencing pure joy living in the moment. This is …

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Wedding on Jonker Street | Melaka, Malaysia

Today’s smiling faces travel photo is of a newly-wed couple posing in formal attire along Jonker Street in Melaka, Malaysia. I noticed this busy street was typically used for special events, such as weddings, performances and other activities. It made for fantastic photo opportunities. In fact, I feel that Melaka is one …

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Turkish Ice Cream with a Smile | Seoul, Korea | Travel Photo

Today’s smiling faces travel photo is of two happy Turkish expats based in Seoul selling Turkish ice cream on the streets – Seoul, Korea. I’ve noticed over the years that Korea (Seoul in particular) has embraced foreign cuisine. Wandering about in Seoul one can notice many Turkish street stall vendors selling this delicious …