There is a gorgeous mosquito net over my huge bed. I used it my first night here but struggled to tie it back up the next morning (the housekeeper redid it probably after laughing at my feeble attempt that I was quite proud of) so didn’t bother the second night.Read More →
Travel is all about new experiences and one that I had in Hoi An was purchasing what I think of as prescription drugs, over the counter at a pharmacy from a staff member who doesn’t seem to know a great deal about the products she’s selling. I felt a bitRead More →
My journey to South East Asia started at 8am on Saturday 23 December when good friends Brenda and Darryl arrived to collect me and deliver me to Palmerston North Airport. They have been hearing about my travel plans for quite a few months so it meant a lot to meRead More →
I’m arriving into Bangkok at 1.10am on 24 December so once I’ve collected by bag, gone through customs and immigrations then met my driver, I expect it will be 2am if not later and then near 3am by the time I arrive at my hotel and get into bed. AfterRead More →
I’ve been thinking recently about why, in the last 2 years, I have completely changed the way I travel. On this upcoming trip I am visiting 2 countries in 30 days. Well, kind of 3 because I have a few hours in Sydney but that doesn’t count. When I wasRead More →