Up until a few days a go had you said to me ‘eat scorpion’ I would have said no way. I’ve seen cooked insects, reptiles and the like all over Asia and thought there is no way I’m doin’ that! That was until it became a part of my job. As the Assistant Director and… Read More
BIKE MADE GRILL AKA EXHAUST GRILL MEAT, WHY NOT?
It’s tasty… it’s light…it’s fun… and it gives you an interesting experience along your journey on bike. It’s simply a grill meat cooked by motorbike exhaust…. Strange, right? But this is the most famous dish among Vietnamese backpackers. The dish is named by the backpackers based on the way it is cooked. They… Read More
Checklist for a motorbike adventure
– Clothing: helmet, rain gloves, wellington boots, rubber boots ( The wet seasons varies from North to South), summer gloves, balaclava, t-shirt, socks & underwear, long sleeved shirt, turtleneck shirt, extra jeans, light jacket, leather chaps, zip-lock bags, riding boots, bandanas, sunglasses and goggles. – Personal items: basic toiletries, emergency cash, sunscreen and earplugs. –… Read More
GPS: Friend or Foe?
The magical travel technology that exists these, at the push of a button, is amazing. Map maker apps, GPS trackers, mileage counters. You name any travel device and there is probably an app for it. But do these devices hinder us from our adventure or broaden our possibilities? The reality of Wi Fi and 3G… Read More
Da Lat by Night
Da Lat night market is really lovely. I’ve no more suitable word to express my feeling about this charming city. In Some ways it seems to be ancient but in other ways, it also offer the beauty of modern life. The night markets are colorful, jam packed with local produce, clothes, specialties like tea, coffee,… Read More
Gian Gua relic site
In the little hamlet of Gian Gua, Phong Dien district of Can Tho city grows a tree of great significance. The Gua tree which reaches about 6 meters high with it’s roots and branches forming a matrix making it difficult to identify which ones are roots and which ones are branches. It’s estimated to be… Read More
My Favourite Ride
I have to be honest that I have a strong bias for the Mekong Delta. Perhaps it’s my upbringing on the prairies and the love for flat, wide open spaces. Don’t get me wrong, mountain views can be stunning. But, long stretches of highway and quaint country villages really get me excited. One such ride… Read More
The Mekong Delta- Vietnam’s Rice Bowl
The Mekong Delta covers an area of approximately 40,000 square kilometers to the west of Ho Chi Minh City. The Mekong Delta is where the river completes its 4,300 km decent from the Tibetan plateau and spills out into the sea at the southern tip of Vietnam. The area is home to lush green… Read More
An Adventure Ride Like No Other- On The Road With Trung Trinh Tien
Who knew that there could be such an exciting ride right outside Ho Chi Minh Cities back door. Last Sunday I had the pleasure of riding down to the coast and then across to the Mangrove Biosphere of Can Gio with tour expert Trung Trinh Tien. The man is a living, breathing atlas and a… Read More
