Adam Bray, Travel Writer, Journalist and Photographer for Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, China and New Zealand. Specialist in Mui Ne, Phan Thiet, Binh Thuan Province.

Adam Bray, Travel Writer, Journalist, Guide, Explorer, Adventurer

Contributor to more than 25 books on travel in Southeast Asia and called a 'Modern Indiana Jones' by CNN.

Adam Bray, travel writer, journalist, photographer, explorer, adventurer for Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand, Laos, China and New Zealand Adam Bray is based jointly in Phan Thiet City (Mui Ne Beach), Vietnam and Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Over the years, Adam has acquired a reputation as the go-to-guy for stories and information on “the real Vietnam.” Adam is renowned for his off-the-beaten-path adventures to remote hilltribe villages, dense tropical jungles, and for occasionally discovering ancient (as in more than one thousand years old) Cham temples along the way. Adam was the first journalist to visit the Long Wall of Quang Ngai (Vietnam's Great Wall), which he reported on for CNN, CNNGo and BBC. He's even discovered a new species of gecko: Gekko Champaii.

Speaking the language helps—Adam speaks Vietnamese as well as a smattering of Cambodian, Cham and a few hilltribe phrases. He's one of the few who can also read and write Cham script.

Adam is an expert on Indochina (Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos) history, culture, geography and tourism. He is also a specialist in Cham culture and history, as well as that of other hilltribes and ethnic minorities. Adam has contributed a combination of original text, photos and expertise to 25+ books related to Southeast Asia (including a small contribution to the upcoming Lonely Planet Vietnam 2012). See below for a selection of some of Adam's books or you can read the full book list here.

Are you filming a television episode or feature film and need a local expert (me), fixer, stringer, or location scout? I can help. Are you a celebrity and you want a VIP tour with absolute discretion and confidentiality? That's me. Contact me via the email address at the top of the page or through www.muinebeach.net to discuss fees and availability.

Insight Guides Vietnam 2009, 2012

Re-wrote extensively: Central Vietnam chapters and selected background info chapters. Provided several new photos.
Insight Compact Guide Vietnam 2009

Updated entire book.
(Previous Edition Pictured)
Insight Guide Laos & Cambodia 2009

Evaluated/consulted on proposed edits for entire book. Updated most of Cambodia chapters and wrote new food chapter.
Insight Guide Southeast Asia 2010

Wrote wildlife segment and most of Vietnam section.
Berlitz Pocket Guide Vietnam 2009

Updated text for entire book.

DK Eyewitness Vietnam & Angkor Wat 2010, 2012

Updated text for entire book and provided several photos.
DK Eyewitness Cambodia & Laos 2011

Wrote book outline & master photo list.
Thomas Cook Travellers Vietnam 2010

Updated entire text. Contributed several photos.
Thomas Cook Travellers Cambodia 2010

Updated entire text. Contributed several photos.
Time Out World’s Greatest Cities 2009

Wrote Hanoi entry.
ThingsAsian’s To Vietnam With Love 2008

Contributed five story entries.

ThingsAsian’s To Cambodia With Love 2010

Contributes one story entry.
ThingsAsian’s To Thailand With Love 2010

Contributed one story entry.
Sky Publishing Guide to Vietnam 2008

Photography: Mui Ne & Phan Thiet.
AA Keyguide Thailand 2010

Updated text of entire book and wrote new text for many sections.
(Previous edition pictured)
Footprint Vietnam 2011 & Footprint Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos 2011

Updated Mui Ne, Phan Thiet & Central Highlands Chapters.
Contact Adam: See my email address at the top of the page or contact me through www.muinebeach.net or www.fisheggtree.com.