Category Archives: Asia

Getting Around Singapore With The MRT (Metro Rapid Transit)

One of the worlds truly great subway systems is the Singapore MRT and it is a solid innovator. Many of their systems are recognized and implemented worldwide. If you are lucky enough to get to Singapore for a visit you must use the MRT to get around the city. From the time you arrive atContinue reading “Getting Around Singapore With The MRT (Metro Rapid Transit)”

Cruising Asia and the South China Sea-

Asia Itineraries To Explore Cruise lines are expanding their itineraries every year to attract more passengers. While in the past the vast majority of cruisers have been North Americans and Europeans that is rapidly changing. Two rapidly growing demographics are Latin Americans and Asians. By creating more exotic itineraries they not only bring back loyalContinue reading “Cruising Asia and the South China Sea-“

Two Days In Bangkok, Thailand

Visiting Bangkok can be an exciting experience. The culture is rich, the food is plentiful and diverse and there are amazing things to see and do. If you arrive on a cruise ship, you dock at Laem Chabang which is a minimum hour-and-a-half drive from the Bangkok. If your ship is only there for theContinue reading “Two Days In Bangkok, Thailand”

Zippo Lighters In Vietnam…

Back To Vietnam As A Tourist While I was in the Navy in the 60s I spent some time in Vietnam and I wasn’t any happier being there than the Vietnamese were happy having me there. The politics of the Vietnam war were very divisive in America at the time and brought out a lotContinue reading “Zippo Lighters In Vietnam…”

A Bus In Brunei And A Conversation

Brunei is beautiful, friendly, safe and modern. This is a small country (Sultanate) located on the north coast of Borneo and fueled by energy – oil (black gold) and natural gas. Bandar Seri Begawan, is the capital of the Sultanate of Brunei. It is also the location of the Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque, considered oneContinue reading “A Bus In Brunei And A Conversation”