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“Sorry you can’t fly without a VISA,” “It’s ok I’m British”, “Sorry sir you still need a VISA”, “What? Wait till I tell my Queen!” Things only play out like this in my arrogant Brit mind. Apparently, you need an advanced tourist VISA before flying to Vietnam. Crazy I know. You never see James Bond […]
Getting Lost in Ho Chi Minh City (2012) Read More »
We arrive just before midnight at Clark Airport with a pre-booked hotel in the Fields area of Angeles City. Buses continue to leave Clark airport to Manila at this time (Philtranco 450 Pesos) but a stopover in Angeles City seemed interesting. A taxi to the Fields area cost 350 Pesos. Expensive. We even had to haggle
Stopover at Clark / Angeles (Philippines) Read More »
Beers just aren’t overly exciting in Asia and it is rare to find a beer that interests me. An aspect of Asia which has failed to entice me. While people rave about Beer Lao (Laos) it fails to excite me. Maybe it is Beer Lao t-shirts which put me off. Every time I drink Beer Lao
Beer Heaven in the Philippines Read More »
The Philippines really holds its own in the world of food. In fact, I am surprised not to see it on more menus and street corners around the world. With my life in Southeast Asia I have only eaten Filipino food once outside of the Philippines. I was slightly hesitant about the use of Suka
My Top 10 Filipino Food Read More »
“Welcome to Jollibee,” says the gun-toting doorman. Guns are everywhere in Manila. The parking attendant with his shotgun, hotel security playing with his six-shooter, and even the Starbucks have armed security. This is just one of the obvious social differences when arriving to Manila from Bangkok. To me, Manila was slightly unnerving. It lacked the
Bangkok vs Manila Casual Observations Read More »
It is hard to know if our experience at Manila Airport (Ninoy) was down to the Airphil Express Airline or the inbred scamming cuIture running riot in Manila Tourism. For once things were good in Manila. An evening at the balcony restaurants of SM Mall of Asia – Filipino food, local beers and sunsets over Manila Bay. Manila Airport
Manila Airport Baggage Scam? Read More »
On our trip to the Philippines, we had great hopes for Manila. I was excited to explore the many exciting tourist attractions overlooked by the passing backpackers and beach bums. As I assumed Manila’s bad rep was from its reputation as a quick stopover en route to the more exotic islands of the Philippines. I
F*** Off Pedro… Manila Read More »
Sat under bobbles and festive jingles as walking dead mall cops pass between tables. Sounds bizarre but this is the norm for Halloween in Manila. In the Christian God-fearing country of the Philippines shanty towns and mansions are plastered with fairy lights and giant Santas long before they are seen in the West. Halloween Plans I
A Festive Halloween in Manila Read More »
The best route from Bangkok to Vientiane by train is via the border crossing at Nong Khai in Thailand, crossing the Thai/Laos border at Friendship Bridge, before forwarding to Vientiane railway station. The journey takes roughly 12-hours leaving in the evening and arriving to Vientiane the following morning. Tickets can be booked on the official
Bangkok to Vientiane by Train Read More »
For travel from Vientiane to Bangkok, the buses leave the Vientiane Khua Din International Bus Terminal on Khouvieng Road. Buses are comfy aircon buses and travel to and through destinations in Isaan (Northeastern Thailand) including Nong Khai, Udon Thani, Khon Kaen and Korat. If travelling from Vientiane to Bangkok by bus you will need to
Vientiane to Bangkok by Bus (via Isaan) Read More »
