A Lizard Tale (With Recipe)

“Lizard curry,” Darling Man announces, seemingly apropos of nothing. I snigger. We are in Bookafe in Quy Nhon, a seaside town on Vietnam’s south-central coast. We have been talking.

7 days ago

I Sleep, You Sit: A Toddler’s Perspective On International Travel

“Tonight we are going to sleep on the plane,” I reminded Miss M this morning. “No,” she said forcefully. “I sleep. You sit. And then we see Nanna.” And.

103 days ago

My Brave New Life Anniversary

It’s a year since I walked away from my corporate job in Singapore with grand plans to become a location independent entrepreneur. And what a year it’s been. Not.

236 days ago

Dropping Back In

I walk down a marble-floored corridor, the clonk of my heels sounding unfamiliar after nearly a year in flats. I felt very aware that I was standing up straight..

335 days ago

Daycare Deja Vu

The day starts with free-range busy-ness. Everyone attends to what they think is important. The supervisers keep half an indulgent eye on the self-styled geniuses who are mostly happy.

343 days ago

Land of the Philthos

The land of the pharaohs is filthy. Perhaps it’s because men are in charge. Everyone knows men don’t notice dirt. The sandstorm that descended on our second day in.

388 days 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,.

464 days ago