A few years ago I had one of the best experiences travelling through Vietnam. Travelling solo and being my first visit to Vietnam I decided to take a tour – let someone else worry about the logistics. I also managed to tack on some additional days on either side of the tour and travelled independently doing my own thing. My tour ended in Ho … [Read more...]
Vietnam – mosquitoes and soft tofu
Tourists are drawn to Ho Chi Minh City because of its history and culture, but sometimes the city’s hustle and bustle can be overwhelming. I can clearly see Ben Thanh Market's belfry and clock. It’s across the road, only two lanes of traffic wide. A distance of fewer than 20 meters separates me and the market's entrance. But it may as well be … [Read more...]
Travel Souvenirs – crazy or sentimental?
Travel Souvenirs Travel can make us do strange things sometimes. We slip into relax mode and our rational guard may be down. How often do we find ourselves on vacation and see "things / objects" we believe we just have to purchase? A "souvenir" that were we in a normal frame of mind we might otherwise avoid. I'm guilty of many of these "types … [Read more...]
Hong Kong – Happy New Year
"You know I love Hong Kong because it’s just such an unusual place, all those people crammed together. It’s really gung ho capitalism but the Chinese love it. It’s strange, there seems to be so much passion and yet it’s all money, money, money." Michael Hutchence, one time lead singer of Australian Rock Band INXS (*1) I follow an elderly grey … [Read more...]