There are still American, Australian, and Korean veterans that want to revisit their past. For good or bad…. Whether involved in bloody conflict or support roles, it seems Vietnam holds something special in their memory and many wish to return…
Vietnam as a Retirement Destination …… Again
It is Christmas day and it has me thinking of friends and family, but also, is there really a Christmas or Christmas spirit in Vietnam? I wonder….. Most days are like another and life goes on as usual. There is…
Vietnam a Retirement Destination part 2
My friend Maz wants part 2 to the story get away. Well……. I tried but I am guiding a tour fot the next 8 days and ror some reason, I cannot access the text. Sooooooo… tonight I am sitting on…
Vietnam, a retirement destination ?
I have been looking for a bit of fresh content to my blog and I have found it. I have been in contact with Gordon, a very nice fellow for about the last 6 months that is interested in looking…
Do business in Vietnam…. Ouch!
Why is it so difficult to do business in Vietnam? For the life of me I cannot understand. Sure, I realize this is still an emerging economy and trade with other nations can involve unfair taxes or red tape. Part…
Vietnam Easyrider Tour (Motorcycle or Car)
Vietnam Easyrider Tour ( Motorcycle or Car) A Vietnam Easyrider Tour (motorcycle or car) is one of the best ways to see the country and understand the local people. Many travelers talk of it as being the adventure of a lifetime and I…
Unusual time in Nha Trang The Russians have landed
This is a very unusual time in Nha Trang and perhaps other areas in Vietnam. I do not know what it is but there are currently very few travelers exception of Russians in town. I and other business owners are…
From Canada to Vietnam
My friend returned home the following day and we had a bit of a reunion….. BBQ steaks!! What can there be better than a 1 inch steak grilling on the BBQ? NOTHING…. SORRY!! I was again surprised that the cooler…
RipTide open for business
The RipTide Nha Trang Homestay is now open for business! I have to offer a big thank you to all of you that have somehow already found us and stayed in our new venture. It is you who has made…
Tan Vien Thong Smartphone
Today Mai and I returned to Tan Vien Thong Smartphone in Nha Trang where we purchased a phone 2 days ago. It was sold to us by a nice young lady who said it was a very good phone, however, after…
A fish out of water perhaps?
I have been sitting at my computer for the last hour staring at nothing just absorbing nothing. With a start, I came to when my wife walks in the room to remind me that it is bed time. I have…
Driving the Mekong
I just returned from a trip to U Minh Thuong national park in the southern Mekong region. This was a tour unlike most others I do. This was one to be of discovery….. It all started with my friend and…