Tag Archives: Asia

Getting Across Saigon Streets

Navigating Across Ho Chi Minh City Streets After seven years we finally returned to Saigon and the changes were shocking. The one that caused us the most concern was the huge increase in traffic. Driving, and crossing streets in Vietnam has always been chaotic but this has now escalated to a whole new level. SevenContinue reading “Getting Across Saigon Streets”

An Afternoon In The Dharavi Slum

Mumbai India’s Famous Dharavi Slum The Dharavi Slum is located in central Mumbai, India and is famous as one of the largest slums in the world. It is estimated to have a population of over 1 million people in an area just over 2 square kilometers. Whatever notions people may have about this place, they’reContinue reading “An Afternoon In The Dharavi Slum”

Street Food Keelung, Taiwan

Before visiting Taiwan everything I had heard about this culture was focused on the food and the place to experience it was the street markets. On a day out exploring it wasn’t hard finding the market as it stretched on for three blocks. Taiwan is renowned for its diverse and flavorful and unique cuisine, offeringContinue reading “Street Food Keelung, Taiwan”

Surprises Shopping On Dong Khoi Street

A Short Story Strolling On Vietnam’s Premier Shopping Street Spending a few days in Vietnam on two occasions recently, we spent time shopping on Dong Khoi Street in Saigon. (Officially, the city is Ho Chi Minh City, but even the locals still call it Saigon). Vietnam is a bargain hunters heaven, featuring a great exchangeContinue reading “Surprises Shopping On Dong Khoi Street”

Laem Chabang, Bangkok’s Cruise Port

Laem Chabang The Cruise Gateway to Bangkok, Thailand Cruising in the South China Sea is becoming increasingly popular which normally includes one or two ports of call in Thailand. Thailand is one of the most advanced and open nations in Southeast Asia, once known as Siam. It is bordered by Myanmar (Burma) to the north,Continue reading “Laem Chabang, Bangkok’s Cruise Port”