Arriving and Staying in Bangkok. After a two-hour flight on Air Bangkok (motto: And You Thought Vietnam Air’s Seats Were … Continue reading Thailand: Bangkok, Indochina Travel Tips, Thanks, and Farewell for Now
Per longstanding instructions, I always text my wife when I land. Here is a screen shot of her response: I … Continue reading Laos: Luang Prabang
Angkors aweigh! Actually, Angkor means “city,” so that’s a bit nonsensical, but I couldn’t resist. Each of the temple complexes … Continue reading Cambodia: Angkor Thom, Angkor Wat, Food, and Farewell
One of my favorite authors, Jess Walter, wrote a wonderful novel called “Beautiful Ruins.” The book has nothing to do … Continue reading Cambodia: Ta Prohm, Banteay Srei, and Water Pumps
I’ll get to the write-up about Ho Chi Minh City in a moment, but first I need to share some … Continue reading Vietnam – A Somewhat Tongue-in-Cheek Diatribe About Glitz and the “Microsoft Effect,” An Overview of Ho Chi Minh City, and Final Thoughts on this Wonderful Country
Cruising Zen-like Ha Long Bay after touring hectic Hanoi is like switching the radio from heavy metal to classical. The … Continue reading Vietnam – Ha Long Bay and Haiphong
If I’d been a couple of years older half a century ago, I could have gone to Vietnam on the … Continue reading Vietnam – Hanoi
Introduction. Several years BC (before COVID), my good friends and wonderful travel companions, Andy and Char, asked if I’d like … Continue reading Hong Kong
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