VIETNAM | Saturday, 28 Feb 2009 | Views [425]
So Nha Trang had to be all about ME cos it was MY BIRTHDAY during our stay there. The overnight bus was a bit of an adventure - Ben & Ollie are frankly too tall to fit in the sleeper seats, Rox’s was cut short so even she couldn’t fit in -... Read more >
VIETNAM | Saturday, 28 Feb 2009 | Views [339]
After a 3 hour ferry ride from Phu Quoc to Rach Gia, we had another moto drive to the bus station. Prior to this though, I managed to cause myself an injury by falling down some steps and landing on a concrete bench. Ouch. The bruise on my bum was ... Read more >
VIETNAM | Saturday, 31 Jan 2009 | Views [419]
OK, so we are all mature, responsible adults. But the Vietnamese language is FUNNY: the currency is the Dong, the ferry company is the Super Dong express and it has an island that has the word Poo AND Cock. Ok, ok, it’s actually spelt Phu Quoc, but ... Read more >
VIETNAM | Saturday, 31 Jan 2009 | Views [300]
We’d all been ridiculously excited about heading into Vietnam - we each adopted characters from a stereotypical Vietnam War movie - Gimp (Ben) was the young 19 year old kid, just away from home - tragically destined to die in the Vietnam forests being ... Read more >
CAMBODIA | Saturday, 31 Jan 2009 | Views [374]
Serendipity Beach in the town of Sihanoukville (pronounced shanuck-ville) is perhaps the most perfect little beach resort: Beautiful white sands, blue seas, stretches of deserted beach and on the main beach, an endless row of beach bars where you can ... Read more >
CAMBODIA | Thursday, 8 Jan 2009 | Views [557]
We’ve all headed to the capital, Phnom Penh for a few days of learning about more recent Cambodian history before heading to the coast for some sunshine and beach living. Cambodia, as a former French colony, retains some significant French influences, ... Read more >
CAMBODIA | Thursday, 8 Jan 2009 | Views [477]
The Party of 5 headed off to catch our 5.55am train to the border - this was proper travelling at last. The reception at our guesthouse had said that the tuk tuk to the train station would take an hour, so we decided to leave at 4.45am to ensure we ... Read more >
THAILAND | Tuesday, 30 Dec 2008 | Views [466]
Now, I appreciate that I'm writing this entry a week late, but suspend the fact that you KNOW it's after Christmas, and IMAGINE that it's December 22nd. It's not a great entry, cos it was AGES ago now, but I like to be COMPLETE. OK? Here are your bullet ... Read more >
THAILAND | Friday, 19 Dec 2008 | Views [470] | Comments [3]
So, one of my correspondents has gently pointed out to me that I write as I speak - I.e. quite a lot, and some bullet points would be helpful to summarise for those who are time-pressed. So especially for you (you know who you are!): When people in ... Read more >
THAILAND | Friday, 12 Dec 2008 | Views [2243] | Comments [6]
Thailand’s national animal is the elephant - symbolic of the country, and formerly on the flag, it even has a beer named after it. And surely there is no higher accolade? But Thailand’s elephants are under threat - after the logging industry was banned ... Read more >
THAILAND | Monday, 8 Dec 2008 | Views [457] | Comments [3]
First off all, get yourself a cuppa and a comfy seat - this is a biggy, even by my standards….. Back in Khao Lak, I swapped hotels after 2 nights of splashing out, and ended up staying at ‘Khao Lak seafood family house’. Oh the irony. This place ... Read more >
THAILAND | Friday, 28 Nov 2008 | Views [371]
After spending a couple of days in Phuket Town, finding my feet again, I travelled up to Khao Lak on the West Coast yesterday morning. My time in Phuket Town was made so much more fun by meeting up with Rob's girlfriend Lisa and her friend Bridget -... Read more >
THAILAND | Tuesday, 25 Nov 2008 | Views [390]
Well, miraculously I passed Can you believe I’ve been away 3 weeks already? I can’t at all. In fact, I only have 152 days left. But in a strange way, I feel quite used to it all now. We’ve had a really lazy last couple of days on board - sunbathing ... Read more >
THAILAND | Tuesday, 25 Nov 2008 | Views [332] | Comments [1]
So I know that many of you will be on the edge of your seats on how I’m doing on a number of key issues. 1. The Tan Despite a promising start, I’m afraid my tan has taken a bit of a backwards step with the recent rains, and therefore I can only report ... Read more >
THAILAND | Saturday, 22 Nov 2008 | Views [299]
I feel that the sun was waiting for me to earn my sailing stripes before it came back. Yesterday started in a very unpromising fashion - rain looked set in for the day, and Mark & I were in no hurry to set off for our days sail, loitering around ... Read more >
THAILAND | Thursday, 20 Nov 2008 | Views [402] | Comments [1]
...and I really have been working like a dog! I’m writing this from Ko Lanta, where I am staying overnight – I just needed another night in a proper bed, with a shower and, most importantly of all – somewhere where I can walk more than 3 steps ... Read more >
MALAYSIA | Tuesday, 18 Nov 2008 | Views [479] | Comments [1]
So today I’m in Langkawi, Malaysia, and as I type this, I’m sitting on the balcony of what could best be described as a shed, but is actually the optimistically titled ‘chalet bungalow’ I stayed in last night. It’s basic, but has the following: 1) Air ... Read more >
THAILAND | Wednesday, 12 Nov 2008 | Views [468]
....25 to go! Yesterday I flew down to Phuket - really straightforward, found myself a minibus heading down to Karon, which would drop me off at my hotel which saved me the taxi. I actually spoke to someone (but obviously she had to start the conversation) ... Read more >
THAILAND | Monday, 10 Nov 2008 | Views [445] | Comments [3]
So here I am at Suvanaboom (well, that’s what it sounds like) Airport ready to fly down to Phuket. I’ve been gently chastised by one of my correspondents and told that what I SHOULD be doing is a 23 hour bus ride down there. I think not. I’m Flashpacking, ... Read more >
THAILAND | Monday, 10 Nov 2008 | Views [338] | Comments [1]
Saturday night was spent relaxing at home - Chris and Julie went out to get us some takeaway street food while I played Monopoly with Mo, Hani and Orion. Orion WON! On Sunday morning, Julie & I went to a Thai Yoga class in Perfect Place. It was ... Read more >
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