You are invited...
to join me and 70 of the world's leading photojournalists on an extraordinary assignment: to create the most intimate portrait of Vietnam and its people to date.
The Vietnamese government granted us unprecedented permission to travel freely throughout this enigmatic country for seven days. As a result, we were able to capture unforgettable images of a nation and ancient culture in the midst of great change.
Through this interactive journey, I hope that you will not only come to know the people and stories behind these images, but also find yourself on your own passage of understanding about Vietnam today.
- Rick Smolan