Adventure Planning and Food

We are negotiating a work-in-exchange-for-accommodation deal in Japan. The owner of a 100-year-old farm house contacted me to ask if I’d be interested in managing the place over summer..

10 years ago

Staying Sane When Traveling With Young Kids

I’m deeply immersed in planning our next travel adventure. I’m looking at farm stays, volunteering at marine research stations, staying with friends and all kinds of amazing international adventures..

10 years ago

Vietnam: 100 Unusual Travel Tips

I can’t remember the exact moment I fell in love with Vietnam. It could have been on my first night in the country, before the cycling trip with my.

10 years ago

Summer Update

It’s been a while. I guess that’s normal when a Type A organises a bonding family holiday. I supposed it’s also normal for a Type A-organised multi-country bonding holiday.

11 years ago

Summer Series: Zaffron Kitchen in Singapore

Our go-to meetup point in Singapore is Zaffron Kitchen, an Indian restaurant in Katong that has a kid’s play area that’s as fab as the menu. We discovered it.

11 years ago

Summer Series: Tao Dan Park in Ho Chi Minh City

Saigon’s Parrot Club meets at Tao Dan Park’s bird cafe on Sundays at 9am. This discovery made us love Tao Dan Park even more. The highlight of the park.

11 years ago

Summer Series: Van Thanh Park in Ho Chi Minh City

Van Thanh Park is one of Ho Chi Minh City’s best-kept secrets. It’s one of several state-run “tourist parks” in Saigon, which all contain photogenic and nostalgic Ye Olde.

11 years ago

Summer Series: Ho Chi Minh City’s Independence Palace

School’s out in Ho Chi Minh City! That means my writing projects are on hold for the next two months. Instead of paid work, I’m going to be dragging.

11 years ago