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…
Being the best Irish bar in Hua Hin is a bit like bronze medal at an obscure sport at the special Olympics, you get the prize, but it really is not worth all that much. So I have already covered the nightlife of Hua Hin and the hotel that is opposite Father Teds Irish Bar,…
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…
