CAMBODIA | Monday, 22 Dec 2008 | Views [334]
Its my first day in Cambodia and I am pleasantly shocked!! I assumed Phnum Penh (PP) was going to be another Saigon or Bangkok, both of which i hated, so I prepared myself for another mad city!! indeed, it goes without saying that it is busy, but not ... Read more >
VIETNAM | Monday, 22 Dec 2008 | Views [276]
I think today was the highlight of the trip so far!! After a rather bad night ( I got slightly sick after drinking some bad water!), myself and the ozzy couple from yesterday rented out the 'easyriders' for the day to tour the local area. The 'easyriders' ... Read more >
VIETNAM | Monday, 22 Dec 2008 | Views [347] | Comments [1]
Having just endured a night bus trip back to Saigon from Dalat, where I probably managed about 2 hours shut eye, my trip Friday gone doesnt seem too bad afterall. I shall leave it for you to decide :) It all started at 8am, bright and early to miss ... Read more >
VIETNAM | Friday, 19 Dec 2008 | Views [274]
So I'm back in my favourite place - Ho Chi M city, or Saigon as the locals refer to it still! However I can safetly say this is my last night here and tomorrow I get a bus (a nice 7hr ride) up to Dalat to sample some of what Vietman has to offer in ... Read more >
VIETNAM | Wednesday, 17 Dec 2008 | Views [351]
Had the best day so far today! Left the hostel around 8.30 and jumped in a little minibus (thankfully with air conditioning) to take a trip out to Cu Chi, stopping off at what's meant to be the best temple in the SE Asia along the way. The sheer ... Read more >
VIETNAM | Tuesday, 16 Dec 2008 | Views [283] | Comments [1]
Hi all, Just a very quick quick update to say Iwill probably be offline for the next 2/3 days. Get back to Saigon late this eve then out to the Mekong delta on a boat for2 days! Thnk you for all your lovely emails - will respond when i get back :) ... Read more >
VIETNAM | Monday, 15 Dec 2008 | Views [313] | Comments [1]
...and that is indeed what I have been doing! The traffic hear in HCM makes even London look quite. Never in my life have I ever seen some many bikes all weaving across the roads, mounting the pavements and generally causing havoc. For some reason ... Read more >
VIETNAM | Sunday, 14 Dec 2008 | Views [269]
Hi all, Thanks for all your messages -I read them this morning when I was slightly less jet lagged after a lovely 12.5 hour sleep! Think that has to be a record for Dabinett. Did mean of course I had to rush like a mad thing to to check out then jump ... Read more >
THAILAND | Saturday, 13 Dec 2008 | Views [291]
I finally got to bangkok after what seems a very long and tiring trip!! It all started with my taxi picking me up at 6am after a night of little sleep and last minute packing! Once at G/w south(what a lovely place it is incidently!) I quickly picked ... Read more >
