Memorable Moment: Sake in Tokyo
Dateline: 20 June 2015 On arrival at our Tokyo hotel, the reception staff said they offer ‘welcome’ green tea or sake. …
Free e-guide to creating memorable moments
Want to pack your next travel itinerary with opportunities to create memorable moments for years to come? I’ve written a 29-page guide …
Shopping in Ho Chi Minh City
There’s lots of great places to do a bit of shopping in Ho Chi Minh City. If you know where to look, you …
Memorable moment: Swimming monkeys in Langkawi
‘Memorable moments’ are those travel memories of a time, a place or an experience that stick with you and bring a smile …
Planning a first-time trip to Japan
In this post I outline some of the process of planning a first-time trip to Japan, based on my own experience of …
The Alcove Library Hotel, Saigon
The Alcove Library Hotel in Saigon is a boutique literary-themed hotel in the Phu Nhuan District of Ho Chi Minh City. It was …
Tips for tailoring in Vietnam
One of the fun things to do in Vietnam is to have some clothing tailored. You can find super-skilled tailors who will …
Is Jetstar Business Class worth it?
Occasionally, you can manage to snag a relatively good deal on an international Jetstar Business Class airfare which makes the price comparable to …
The most Googled questions about toilets in Vietnam
Sometimes it’s the most basic of questions that cause the greatest angst when planning a travel experience. Perusing some Vietnam travel forums recently, I …
Coffee, bread and cake…Vietnam-style
The legacy of the French colonial era lives on today in Vietnam quite visibly in the form of infrastructure, architecture, and through the French influences on Vietnamese …
