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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”

Yokohama – Lost In Translation

A Cautionary Tale About Using MyTransfers.com For Japan Update: Please note that we contacted MyTransfers.com about our problem with their service in Yokohama and they were very responsible in responding and provided us with a reasonable resolution. Often, when traveling internationally, you need to take a lot on faith. Will your flight arrive on time?Continue reading “Yokohama – Lost In Translation”

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”

Visiting Sri Lanka’s Yala National Park

The Yala National Park is the most popular national park in Sri Lanka. It is home to a variety of wildlife, including elephants, leopards, and crocodiles. There are actually a limited number of ways to see the park with Jeep safaris the most common, and walking safaris with specially permitted guides the most expensive. JeepContinue reading “Visiting Sri Lanka’s Yala National Park”

Todays Image • Making of a Mythical Creature

Singapore Creates An Image Using A Mythical Creature This creature has the head of a lion and the body of a fish. Since it’s origin in Singapore there have been a number of attempts to build a legend and a mythology around this creation.n This Merlion was a recent creation (1964) and has, over theContinue reading “Todays Image • Making of a Mythical Creature”