When I Open A Bar: a love letter to my favourite drinking establishments
Husbando and I have talked a lot about opening a bar. We dream of selling up and running away to a foreign land,…
Vietnam Diaries – Hoi An Pt. 2 (Day 12)
Magical land of Hoi An. Canary yellow old town adorned by the floral fireworks of the bougainvillea. Tea shops by the hundred. Racetrack…
Vietnam Diaries – Hoi An (Day 11)
Magical land of Hoi An. Old city of canary yellow buildings and hot pink bougainvillea. Refuge of the digital nomad. Postcard perfect picturesque…
Vietnam Diaries – Hai Van Pass (Day 10)
One last breakfast at the Saigon Morin Hotel. Seriously, how do I move in here? I’ve enjoyed pretending to be lady of leisure……
Vietnam Diaries – DMZ (Day 9)
Another day in this unbelievable country, another tour. In the words of Robin Williams as Adrian Cronauer, ‘time to rock it from the…
Vietnam Diaries – Citadel (Day 8)
Today, we take on the hordes at the famous Citadel of Hue. Before that though, another sumptuous breakfast in the courtyard of the…
Vietnam Diaries – Tombs (Day 7)
Tombs of the Vietnamese emperors today. Breakfast at the Saigon Morin, under the leafy trees in the courtyard. Calm, tranquil start to the…
Vietnam Diary – Hue (Day 6)
Travel day. Fly out day. We’re headed for central Vietnam, to Hue. Aboard Jetstar Asia, so pray for no delays. Thanks to genius…
Vietnam Diaries – Cu Chi (Day 5)
Awaken again to the sounds of earthworks in the vacant lot next door. Shower, pack, breakfast, check out – in that order. A…
Vietnam Diaries – Bargaining is a contact sport (Day 4)
All hail the rest day. It’s been a big couple of days since we arrived, and last night the party goblins got out….