Laos Oudamxay and Muang La Oudamxay (Muang Xay) is an important transport hub with connections to both Vietnam and China. We stayed two nights he... 2022.12.29 Laos
Vietnam Dong Hoi We spent a few days staying at a friend's hotel in Dong Hoi and exploring the area. Most of the time was spent eating ... 2022.12.01 Vietnam
Vietnam How to get from Hanoi to Dong Hoi There are three main ways to get to Dong Hoi from Hanoi; fly, train or bus. 26 years ago I took the bus, 6 years ago I ... 2022.12.01 Vietnam
Vietnam Meeting up with an old friend in Hanoi We had the pleasure to meet with Tuan, a friend who I had met first in Canada 10 years ago. About four years ago he wa... 2022.11.29 Vietnam
Japan Sakurajima Island Sakurajima Island is only a 15 minute ferry ride away from Kagoshima and it's volcano is very much active. We noticed ... 2022.11.20 Japan
Japan Kumamoto I really enjoyed wandering around Kumamoto and visiting the top spots at the Castle and the Suizenji Jojuen (Gardens). ... 2022.11.17 Japan
Armenia A weekend in Yerevan We took the very comfortable night train to Yerevan from Tbilisi and arrived at 06:55. Ruben, a good friend who I had n... 2022.10.25 Armenia
Georgia Night out in Tbilisi We had a lovely night out with Miranda and old friend who I had not seen for more than ten years. It was good to catch ... 2022.10.23 Georgia
Georgia Sightseeing in Tbilisi We spent a couple of days sightseeing in Tbilisi. There's lots to see and do, most of which is walkable. We enjoyed w... 2022.10.23 Georgia
Georgia Vardzia Cave and Monastery Complex and Khertvisi Fortress We had a great day out visiting Vardzia Cave and Monastery Complex, as well as Khertvisi Fortress. Vardzia Monastery i... 2022.10.20 Georgia