Category Archives: Travel
Good Vietnam, Bad Vietnam 6
Good Vietnam: The torrential rain, at times, is a refreshing break from the baking heat. Bad Vietnam: The fear of getting caught in another downpour of biblical proportions often leaves you too scared to wear your Sunday best.
Video: Motorcycle Ride Through District 1
Earlier tonight, whilst driving through District 1 to get to the Duck Noodle restaurant, I came to the realisation that a video would more aptly describe what the roads in Saigon are actually like. So catch a glimpse after the … Continue reading
Editorial: Life On Two Wheels
Ask anyone to describe their time in Vietnam, and undoubtedly at some point they’ll mention how chaotic the roads are or how a simple act like crossing the road soon turns into a real life version of the arcade classic … Continue reading
Food Porn: Pho Bo Kho
So I’m sat in a restaurant enjoying a delicious bowl of Pho Bo Kho and a glass of freshly squeezed guava juice – this rather pleasant experience is only detracted by the techno currently blaring through the speakers. Maybe I’m … Continue reading
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A visit to Cu Chi proves Vietnam was well ahead of the vuvuzela phenomenon.
Oh shit, Puppies!
To say I’ve been missing my dog back in London something fierce would be an understatement. So when we visited Cu Chi and I saw a trio of newborn pups, I couldn’t resist going over and grabbing some photos. Warning: … Continue reading
Food Porn: It Really Is Cheaper To Eat Outside
I was saying before how it was probably be cheaper to just buy a Banh Mi baguette on the street rather than try and ever make anything at home. Well, I was right. Obviously. Two-parter after the break: Breakfast and … Continue reading
Visions of Cambodia – Day 2
I’d already noticed on Day 1 that our hotel was conveniently located right near the shore, so sunrise photograph opportunity alarm bells immediately started ringing in my head. This meant waking up at 5am on Day 2 to get out … Continue reading
Food Porn: Home-made Sandwich
Not really much of a food porn in truth. More a quick glimpse at the sort of price you pay for home comforts from Lotte Mart, our local supermarket. Shopping list for a quick and dirty ham, paté and cheese … Continue reading
Monks Enjoy Fun As Much As The Next Person
Really nice scene from when I was in Angkor Wat, proving that Buddhist Monk children enjoy relaxing and having a good old time as much as the next guy. I think he was playing up for the camera a bit … Continue reading
