Memoirs of a Nomadic Soul Clawing His Way, One Mile at a Time, Around the World!
Sunday, September 25, 2011
Pham Luc, North Vietnam's Soldier-Painter, and Living Legend
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I received an email yesterday from a certain Mr Phuc (of Vietnam Pathfinder Travel ) in Hà Nội which read: "I found your website and co...
Friday, March 25, 2011
An Accident Waiting to Happen, in Cairns (Part 1)
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Isn't it strange how many of the great discoveries were made by accident? Penicillin was first isolated by scientist Alexander Fleming w...
Friday, December 3, 2010
Mutton at Mumtaz
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Mumtaz is one of the most respected Indian restaurants in Ho Chi Minh City. It is also popular -- so popular, in fact, that Trip Advisor r...
Wednesday, December 1, 2010
Banh Mi Pork Overdose!
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As residents of southern California would know, Bánh mì (Vietnamese sandwiches) come packed with many different kinds of filling. They even ...
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Uniqlo, and the Japanese Rock Star Look (Revisited)
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I have a colleague, a cheerfully gay American, who claims that Uniqlo is the only brand he wears. Like most gay men he is a fastidious dress...
Thursday, August 19, 2010
Churches of Ho Chi Minh City
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Even if you are not Christian or religious, the churches of Ho Chi Minh City offer a fascinating glimpse into the cultural life of the peopl...
Saturday, April 3, 2010
The Other Kampuchea
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It is not too often that you discover a new country in this CROWDED OLD WORLD , especially one right beneath your nose. It is not often you...
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