Last week I was measured up, dressed up and fitted up in all sorts of garments in Hoi An. This week we move to Nha Trang. Day 43 – 1st June 2000 We ambled around today, no real place to go, nothing much to see. Nha Trang is not the most inspiring places I’ve visited. After a ...
Welcome to another Take 5 post where we ask ‘the five’ questions to travellers and adventurers about their incredible exploits. Today we meet blogger Dylan Lowe. I first met Dylan in Copenhagen, just one of many destinations he has explored. Shortly Dylan will be embarking on an incredible hitchhiking adventure across Canada. 1) Air, Sea, Road, Trail ...
Having survived the many tailors of Hoi An, this week I continue to enjoy the laid back atmosphere. Day 40 – 29th May 2000 For some absurd reason we decided to get up at seven today. We hired motorbikes and took a trip to the Marble Mountains. Karin and Anne had never ridden before so a quick ...
Finlay Connor was tragically killed in March when he and his mother Niki were hit by a bus on their way to school. Niki was also left seriously injured and fighting for her life. This was a fight she may not have won if she had not been airlifted to hospital by Wiltshire Air Ambulance. Wiltshire Air ...
Welcome to the April photo competition. This months picture is a tricky one! Well done to @wftrista for correctly identifying March’s picture as the monument on the beach at Aldeburgh. Remember there is no prize it’s just for fun and glory, but if you know where this building is simply leave a comment with your ...
Welcome to the final video detailing our adventure from England across Europe, Russia, Kazakhstan and finally in to Kyrgyzstan. Enjoy the ride! I hope you enjoyed our adventure, we would really appreciate your comments and subscription to our Youtube Channel. Related Posts: Driving A London Taxi to Kyrgyzstan: Video Part 2 Driving A London Taxi ...
After visiting the scenes of horrific battles and the DMZ this week I recount a visit the sedate and charming Hoi An. Day 37 – 26th May 2000 I’m leaving Hue today, to be honest there isn’t too much to keep me here. I was up at seven for the bus pick up at eight for four ...
Welcome to another Charity post. We have recently made another Kiva lend to Aida Nely Peña García in El Salvador. This is her story: Aida Nely Peña García is a single mother who lives by herself in San Antonio del Monte, in the Sonsonate Department. She works selling clothing that she herself makes; she ...
As the journey continues, this week I’m off to Hue, DMZ, Khe Sanh and get friendly with two Norwegians. Day 34 – 23rd May 2000 I was awoken with a start by Marty, as the train pulled into Hanoi station at around five in the morning. There was absolute bedlam outside the station, taxis, mopeds, bikes, ...
Welcome to another Take 5 post where we ask ‘the five’ questions to travellers and adventurers about their incredible exploits. Rachel Friedman is no stranger to travelling having visited and worked in many countries and even met her husband in an Irish bar in Peru. She has recently written 'The Good Girl's Guide to Getting Lost: ...
