Bombed By Bureaucracy

Our family holiday plans are in tatters. Darling Man’s Schengen visa application was rejected. We don’t quite know what to do next. There was a note stuck to Darling.

14 years ago

Crazy Hazy Days In Chiang Mai

My throat hurts, my skin feels sore, my eyes are scratchy and my nose won’t stop running. The occasional sneeze makes my headache worse. I woke to yet another.

14 years ago

32 Hours On A Train … And Still Sane

In nine days, our two-year-old spent 32 hours on trains, five hours on motorbikes and several more hours in taxis, tuk tuks, ferries and planes. And slept in five.

14 years ago

Vietnam Week: Bella’s Vietnam Adventure … And Final Answers

For families who haven’t travelled much, the prospect of a visit to Vietnam can be quite daunting. While there’s guide books for mum and dad and the older kids,.

15 years ago

Vietnam Week: Favourite Food Survey

Vietnamese food is my absolute favourite cuisine, but choosing one Vietnamese dish as a favourite is almost an impossible task – there are just too many different forms of.

15 years ago

Vietnam Week: An Ear-y Life

Ear cleaning is HUGE in Vietnam. So much so that some people, usually men, seek professional help to ensure their ears are clean. Most barber shops offer ear cleaning.

15 years ago

Vietnam Week: Basic Banh Mi Anatomy

Sold from food carts throughout Vietnam, bánh mì is a Vietnamised version of the French baguette. A crisp and fluffy baguette is filled with a variety of meat, vegetables,.

15 years ago

Vietnam Week To Continue Next Week

Travel logistics means I’m not sure when I’ll have access to the internet over the next few days, so Vietnam Week will go into recess. I still have several.

15 years ago