After the successful result of the TTM trade show in Thailand, my buddy Hau and I have undertaken the task of designing some new and exciting tours in Vietnam that for the moment, very unique and not offered by anyone…
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A short Thailand visit
Tonight we are fully booked and have been for a few days… Huh… Imagine that. The main tourist area is empty like a ghost town with hotels sitting empty. We must be doing something right. So sad it will end………..…
Continued…. A drive to nowhere
Not sure I should drive a Harley on this bridge On reflection after returning from the latest countryside adventure, I have to rate it another success even though there were a series of set backs. It all started out…
Myanmar in Pictures
Recently I was on an inspection tour with my friends at V’Explore travel to evaluate and establish links with tourism professionals in Myanmar with the intent of future cooperation and increased touris as Myanmar opens to the world. I already…
We are so weary
Renovations finished Tic…Tic…Tic… I sometimes wonder what path we will travel next. It was originally our 7 year plan to run a small hotel in an area that offered an alternative to the very touristy areas that most travelers go.…
Continued…..A drive to Dalat
Poor Tien…. 400000 Tien and I arrived to pick up Lindy and Gordon early as we were setting out to Nui Ba Den at Tay Ninh. It is a less visited destination but an interesting one. There is a war…
A drive to Saigon
My bike and a police vehicle Ha!! What a hoot! I just arrived dusty and dirty from my most recent adventure. A nice couple (Lindy and Gordon) who have decided they want a holiday of a different sort. From what…
Myanmar 3 and back to Saigon
Where is the smile? In the early afternoon we checked into the Queen hotel and exhausted, I thought to lay down for a short nap. No sooner did my head hit the pillow, jack hammering started on the floor above…
Myanmar part 2
A village home We landed in Badan and was first taken to the largest pagoda in the area. To make our way to the attraction, we had to negotiate a corridor of gift shops. Now would be the time to…
Off to Myanmar
Good beer The newest adventure in my exiting retirement began today. I flew to Saigon on a morning flight and spent a couple of days shopping for things that are hard to find. I am fortunate to be part of…
Just an update of what is going on
Bathing beauty It is about time for another blog that is a bit more personal for friends and family that are wondering what is going on in my life these days. I have noticed a lot of interesting changes in…
Currency Exchange
Since relocating toVietnam, I have been dealing in currencies that I am unfamiliar with. At first I was a bit confused thinking that the US dollar was king, but after time, I have come to realize inVietnam, there is very…