Tag: Rain

Day 52 in South East Asia – Sunshine on a Rainy Day???

August 6, 2017

Canggu, Bali, Indonesia; Last night I was kept awake by the pitter patter of rain on Gusti’s roof (and by Serbia’s snoring). This morning I awoke to the pitter patter of rain on Gusti’s roof (Serbia was still snoring). And to my dismay, neither of them stopped. Now, I could’ve used the rain to my … More Day 52 in South East Asia – Sunshine on a Rainy Day???

Day 34 in South East Asia – I Don’t Care What The Weatherman Says…

July 20, 2017

Kampot, Cambodia: The last few days were a bit of a depression-induced interlude for me. The rain in Cambodia did not sit well with my desire for sunshine, and my outwardly cheery disposition became slightly hampered by my internal alter ego, an alter ego I like to call ‘the mood-hoover’; the hoover that only usually … More Day 34 in South East Asia – I Don’t Care What The Weatherman Says…

Days 22 in SE Asia – How Quickly Beauty Can Turn to Squalor

July 8, 2017

Somewhere in the ghetto, skid row, downtown dumpsville, aka Vang Vieng, Laos: I left Luang Prabang on Thursday afternoon, headed for Vang Vieng. I now wished I hadn’t. I’d fallen in love with LP at first glance; a peaceful little gem nestled perfectly at the side of the Mekong, mountains protecting it on either side. … More Days 22 in SE Asia – How Quickly Beauty Can Turn to Squalor

Days 16 and 17 – Dazed and Confused: Trekking in Spectacular Sapa

July 3, 2017

Sapa, Vietnam: On booking my two day-one night tour to Sapa, I had been told by my agent that the night bus would leave at 7:30pm, getting me in to Sapa at 6am ready to begin the trek at 8:30. It actually left Hanoi at 9:30pm. And it’s a good job too, as the driver … More Days 16 and 17 – Dazed and Confused: Trekking in Spectacular Sapa

Winter is coming…

November 13, 2015

This time last year I was basking in the blistering heat, developing a nice tan, somewhere off the coast of Queensland, Australia (probably Fraser Island come to think of it); taking in the magnificent coastline views and not worrying about having to buy a new winter coat. What a difference 365 days makes! I’ve been … More Winter is coming…