July, 2008
With only a short sail today of just under 80NM from the Netherlands Antilles to Venezuela, I’m hoping the wind is kind and nothing goes wrong…
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July, 2008
With only a short sail today of just under 80NM from the Netherlands Antilles to Venezuela, I’m hoping the wind is kind and nothing goes wrong…
Continue reading “Sailing: Netherlands Antilles to Venezuela”
January, 2015
The scenery is stunning around Ninh Binh, which is a very laid back city in the Red River Delta region without too many foreign travellers. Love finding the non-touristy places but also bracing myself for Haiphong and the Ha Long Bay onslaught next week! Continue reading “Ninh Binh caving and Haiphong – Northern Vietnam”
December, 2014-January, 2015
As any traveller will agree, the thirst to find destinations devoid of hordes of tourists is becoming much more difficult to seek out. Dong Hoi (Đồng Hới) delivers on this elusive quest and as a result, you will experience many welcoming friendly locals and many ‘hellos’!
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September, 2014
Armed with a fresh visa for another 30 days in Laos, it is time to start moving again and head out of Vientiane to the more quieter spot of Thakhek, and to see spectacular Konglor Cave in the Phu Hin Bun National Park. Continue reading “Thakhek and spectacular Konglor Cave – Southern Laos”
September, 2014
After crossing into Laos from Chang Rai (Thailand) and travelling south, arriving in Vientiane in central Laos feels as if you’ve hit the mid-way point of this gorgeous country – should I stay or should I go now… Continue reading “Meandering around Vientiane – Central Laos”
September, 2014
You know it’s not going to be a good trip when the driver starts handing out plastic sick bags and anti-sick tablets, before your minivan even leaves for Vang Vieng in northern Laos! Continue reading “Vang Vieng – backpacker haven in Northern Laos”
August, 2014
In western Thailand’s lush Kanchanaburi region, you can experience the good, the bad, and the ugly…
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