Vietnam Week: The Pyjama Game

To some, it seems Vietnam is the ultimate laid-back nation, where half the population never bothers to get out of their pyjamas. Women are the main pyjama-wearers in Vietnam,.

14 years ago

Traveling With A Vietnamese Bush Tucker Man

My travel entourage includes Vietnam’s answer to The Bush Tucker Man, the Australian soldier-turned-TV star who fronted a bush food show in the 80s and 90s. Major Les Hiddins,.

14 years ago

F-Bombed By An Ugly North American

It was like every soft-focus baby talcum powder commercial and Hollywood family fantasy had merged together, and we were the stars of the scene. The baby, dressed in a.

14 years ago

Mr Wasp, You Shouldn’t Have

Nasal congestion – check. Cough – check. Nausea – check. Stomach pain – check. Feeling faint and confused – check. Hoarse voice – check. Sense of impending doom –.

14 years ago

The Price of Semen

“Do you think foreigners would be interested in the price of semen?” Young floppy-haired Mr D is standing before me with a serious look on his face, far too.

14 years ago

The Mystery of the Bootscootin’ Singapore Senior Citizens

The standout is a snake-hipped old guy in a black shirt, Cuban heels and 10-gallon hat. He knows all eyes are on him and he knows why. He’s the.

14 years ago

Testicle Face

“What do you call those things on that guy’s face? Are they testicles?” Darling Man asks with a puzzled frown. “WHAT???” “You know, in that movie we saw last.

14 years ago

A Fortuitous Fart (An Inspiring Travel Tale)

“She’s done a poo,” Darling Man announces, his booming voice echoing in one of those strange pockets of quiet that sometimes happen in crowded places. The baby squirms and.

15 years ago