Trip: Southwards
There are [18] stories from my trip: Southwards
THAILAND | Friday, 28 Sep 2012 | Photo Gallery
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THAILAND | Friday, 28 Sep 2012 | Views [520]
Samui has a place in my heart, for the wonderful people and place and music I have found here. Last night was dream like, and the moments of delight and bliss make me tempted to drop all and stay on, as many have done before. In the last few weeks ... Read more >
THAILAND | Saturday, 15 Sep 2012 | Views [471]
Back on Koh Samui in the Gulf of Thailand. The weather is perfect with light rain every now and then, so the heat of the season is cooled nicely. Sunshine in the morning and a comfortable room to get work done, an amazing friend to spend the evenings ... Read more >
THAILAND | Sunday, 9 Sep 2012 | Views [410]
I flew north to Chiang Rai, my favourite spot two years ago.
It is still peaceful and lovely, but growing a bit. Unfrtunately I didn’t get
to spend much time with any of the people that became our Chiang Rai family last
time ... Read more >
THAILAND | Wednesday, 5 Sep 2012 | Views [521]
Leaving the comfort of the tour in a private car to the airport, I take off in the evening for Bangkok. It was only a short flight over the border so I was soon on my way to the hostel in the tourist center, near Khao San road. It was Saturday night ... Read more >
VIETNAM | Saturday, 1 Sep 2012 | Views [545]
Saigon, the big city center of Ho Chi Minh, has stolen my beloved fake sunnies. Otherwise the last week or so has been interesting. I have embraced the lazy side of luxury travel. The comfy bed and buffet breakfast has taken me in. I do look forward ... Read more >
VIETNAM | Friday, 24 Aug 2012 | Views [488]
Loving the resort life, it is absolutely
ruining me to the backpacker and hostel style of travel! The pool is miles long
and the beach is lush, the very end of what was known as China Beach. Beautiful
weather and an awesome old town nearby with a ... Read more >
VIETNAM | Tuesday, 21 Aug 2012 | Views [546]
After our final night in Hanoi, we went to
the airport to fly to Hue. There we were met by a bubbly guide and silent driver, who
took us to eat a quick ham and formaggio baguette, before trudging around the
site of the old imperial city in the hellish ... Read more >
VIETNAM | Monday, 20 Aug 2012 | Views [1357]
Leaving the Republic of China was
stressful, but what did I expect? The plane’s wheels lifting off the ground was
a moment I won’t forget soon, I was almost giddy! Coming back to Vietnam, I was
anticipating the caffeine hit and big hugs from Dad. ... Read more >
CHINA | Monday, 13 Aug 2012 | Views [791]
I arrived back in Dali, and bartered for a
cheap taxi to the old town, Dali gu cheng. Booked in to a new hostel, very cozy
and calm, with very friendly staff, which is great! I shared a two-bed dorm
with a Swiss fellow, who almost caught me undressed ... Read more >
CHINA | Wednesday, 8 Aug 2012 | Views [602]
I can understand why people love the
Tibetan culture, people are friendly and smiling, the food is amazing, the
countryside is beautiful, and their clothes are hilarious! Final day in
Shangri-La was spent on my assignment, but in the afternoon, with ... Read more >
CHINA | Monday, 6 Aug 2012 | Views [918]
On and off..stop and start.. the rain and
thunder, clouds and chilliness come and go, in and out.. its quite nice though,
makes appreciating the moments of blazing sun even better! This old town is a
typical cobbled maze, where no travel office ... Read more >
CHINA | Saturday, 4 Aug 2012 | Views [796]
All is changed. The hostel didn’t have my
booking so I had to wait over 6 hours for my bed. Not happy. Memories of Jo and
Brian’s success here began floating away like it was all a dream. The
management barely speaks English. All the guests are ... Read more >
CHINA | Thursday, 2 Aug 2012 | Views [485]
Cloudy with drizzle,
Kunming is full of roads blocked with construction and puddles of rank water.
The Hump hostel, which I have previously stayed in, hasn’t changed much at all.
I got my bed in a dorm and wander to a nearby restaurant to see if ... Read more >
CHINA | Tuesday, 31 Jul 2012 | Photo Gallery
As I head southward this is what I see
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CHINA | Tuesday, 31 Jul 2012 | Views [933]
The
epic saga that is my experiences trying to cooperate with the evil empire of
China has made me snap. The last straw was chewed long ago dealing with the
notoriously anal Dalian Public Security Bastards with Visa mishaps. Me trying
to follow ... Read more >
CHINA | Monday, 30 Jul 2012 | Views [581]
It is that time again, my feet are aching to be on the move, and here i go.
First stop Shanghai, of course after coming here so many times I love this city, it is the least Chinese place and it will always be a favorite stop where I will be guaranteed ... Read more >
CHINA | Saturday, 28 Jul 2012 | Views [772]
Amongst all the
frustration and difficulty I have faced throughout the year in China, I have
made some otleechna friends! Surviving winter with copious amounts of whiskey,
and getting through each crappy day at work by having fun with the little
brats, ... Read more >
