The mountains, somewhere near Da Nang, Vietnam: Today had by far been my favourite day in Vietnam. And even though at the time of writing this – still riding high from the endorphins of the afternoon – I felt nothing could top the experience, I knew for a fact that it was only going to … More Day Seven: Scootering For Days
Somewhere between Ho Chi Minh and Hoi An, Vietnam: The sleeper train to Da Nang wasn’t half as bad as I imagined it to be. Ok, so it wasn’t the ritz; the mattress was hard and the bed clothes a little musty; and because my backpack had taken up half the space of the bed, … More Day Six and a Change of Pace
Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam: Filled with intrepidation surrounding my impending debut sleeper train journey that would set off for Da Nang that afternoon; a journey that would take 18 long hours and required getting some shut eye overnight on a bunk in a cramped cabin; a journey I had no idea how to prepare for, … More Day Five and Time to Move Along
Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam: On my last full day in Ho Chi Minh City I was torn between taking a full day trip down the Mekong Delta where I’d get to see rice paddies and ‘traditional Vietnamese culture’, or having a day of contemplation and reflection by taking an epically long walk around the city. … More Day Four in SE Asia, and Sticking to the Beaten Track May Just Be The Safest Option
It’s been a tad drab here lately. The weather hasn’t been living up to my Western Australian standards, in fact it’s been slightly bi-polar which is frustrating (constant rain, wind and bitter cold, speckled with short bursts of sunshine) and I’ve been feeling particularly lethargic and lacking in energy. Instead of wanting to get outdoors … More Day Fifteen In Marvel Loch
In May 2013 I feared for my life. In May 2013, I thought I would never see the light of day again. It’s now July 2016, and a little over three years ago I went to China. I was young(ish) and slightly naive but very much over-confident in my convictions, of which I was also … More Putting the past to rest
Ever had a day off work and thought, “I know, I’ll go somewhere I’ve never been before”? I have these thoughts all the time (I think it’s the traveller in me), so it was fairly easy to decide on York as the next destination in my ‘Daytrippin’ series. It also helped that I have a … More A taste of culture and heritage in York
When visiting Madrid, any stay wouldn’t be complete without a trip to Segovia. A short drive from the Spanish capital through the Sierra de Guadarrama mountain range, you can inhale the breathtaking views of the snow-capped Penalara, the highest peak in this subsection of Spain’s larger Sistema Central range while enjoying the view of the … More To indulge in Spain is to visit Segovia
At the beginning of last week I took off on another Daytrippin’ adventure which saw a friend and I head down to Nottingham and then over to Lincoln for some sight-seeing (pub-visiting) and some cultural (wine-drinking) exploits. Before we left I’d told a few colleagues and acquaintances about our impending trip only to be greeted … More Ten things to do in Lincoln (if you’re skint or on a wine-only budget)
Disclaimer: the information in this post is mainly sourced from a purely observational perspective; and from subsequent internet research; from watching how people behave and interact, and from talking to members of certain communities, towns and demographics, and in no way claim to be the absolute truth; merely an opinion based upon observational findings. I … More Shall We Have A Chat About Aboriginal People?
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