Myanmar – Pagodas by the score
Many years ago we visited Thailand and were 'templed out' after a couple of days. I think because they were all very similar, all very busy and apart from one we visited in Chiangmai, they didn't really seem to have…
Shopping in Myanmar
Myanmar is a real contradiction. It looks like a poor country but it has absolutely fabulous, high value resources. Go figure. When we travel, I always like to do my bit to support the local economy. When I was younger,…
Myanmar – Don’t eat the Ulam!
When you travel there is one rule you NEVER break, the one that says don't eat it if it's raw. Two of us broke that rule this time. Luckily we weren't too badly affected me less so, and the Chinese…
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Myanmar by train
I love trains and when we're travelling, if there are trains available, I'll look at using them to get about, especially if I can save us a night's accommodation in the process. However, the over-riding consideration is that they must…
In Full bloom
All the nasty storms were been having the last few afternoons do contribute to beautiful clear mornings, the sort that make me so glad I no longer spend them admiring them from inside my car on the long drive to…
A Week in China
When a friend in Oz emailed us and asked if we'd be interested in a week in China for AUD99, we asked 'What's the catch?'. There wasn't one unless you consider that that price was for ethnic Chinese only, everyone…
A Look at Laos
We set off for Laos at the end of September with probably the minimum amount of preparation necessary for a self-planned visit. We had booked rooms in Vientiane, Vang Vieng and Luang Prabang which we identified as the most important…
Making a Pond Filter
When we decided to start putting ponds around the garden to fill empty spaces, it meant putting filters in to keep the water clean enough for the fish. That's when I found out how expensive pond filters are. So I…
A little philosophical ramble.
I love travelling. I love travelling just about anywhere, even down the road or across the river. There's always something to see and if I have my camera with me and there's an opportunity, I try not to miss it.…