The last time I was on Khao San Road, a mere few weeks ago a colleague said he did not like it as it was “too touristy” and had attracted “chavs”. I explained that it was both of these, but this was what it made I so great, particularly for those of us who travel…
What is the street food in Tonga scene in 2024? Overall pretty good, at least when compared with my last sojourn in 2020, some four years ago. And as for the country in general? Once again, same, same, but a wee bit different. Long time no see Tonga And why did it take me four…
If you happen to find yourself in Hua Hin on the Thai riviera then you will more than likely fond yourself on Walking Street. If this so happens to be the case then the best bar is without doubt Kokomos. Why is it the best bar, well we have a few reasons, which we shall…
Having found myself back in the seaside town of Hua His, Thailand I have thus once again needed to find places to eat and drink. This is what led me to what can only be described as the rather strange Sweden Restaurant. Why the Sweden Restaurant? Well the menu looked good and who does not…
Being a creature of habit I was looking forward to staying with the group at the Funafuti Lagoon Hotel. Alas fate had other ideas and they did not have enough rooms – apparently a Fijian was refusing to leave. I was thus moved to the Esfam Hotel. Thankfully it was but minutes away and I…
Saigon, Ho Chi Minh City, HCMC? Who cares and does it matter? What does matter though is that I have found what is potentially both the weirdest and fun place for a day out in the city – Suoi Tien, ar to give the full title – Công viên Suối Tiên! How did I end…
