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2 days ago15 min read

Our SE Asia adventure 2026: you might risk your life crossing the streets, but you just might achieve coffee nirvana (and see a few sights) in Hanoi, Vietnam

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5 days ago3 min read

Our Asian Adventure 2026: you never forget your first time (drinking egg coffee in Hanoi, Vietnam)

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Mar 1213 min read

Our SE Asia Adventure 2026: Luang Prabang, Laos - respect the diversity (and be sure to buy some Laotian Kip for those deep-fried bananas)

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Mar 712 min read

Our Asia Adventure 2026: Bangkok - take it from me, let a private guide handle the (good) chaos

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Mar 18 min read

Our Asia Adventure 2026: Tokyo off the beaten path - a big cat, more cats, historic villages, a sweet potato, and ‘fine dining’ at the 7-11

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Feb 97 min read

My bookshelf 23 - my last half dozen: some good fiction to start off the New Year

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Jan 110 min read

My bookshelf 22 - the last half dozen: six non-fiction works to keep us thinking

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Oct 22, 20259 min read

My bookshelf 21 - the last half dozen: some stellar reading for the changing weather

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Sep 6, 20259 min read

My bookshelf 20 - The last half dozen: there are some GOOD reads here - some mystery, lots of drama, and an 'unhinged' comedy

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Jul 22, 20259 min read

Bookshelf 19 - My last half dozen: from Russia to Paris to Vancouver to Puerto Rico to London to Martha's Vineyard

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Apr 13, 202514 min read

Our Asian Adventure: Tokyo, Part 2 - Hanami, goshuin and finally, some taiyaki (and one last bowl of ramen)

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Apr 9, 202511 min read

Our Asian Adventure: Tokyo, Part 1 - sometimes the best sights are off the crowded path, especially with a local tour guide (and you might even find some vintage vinyl)

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Apr 6, 20258 min read

Our Asian Adventure: Singapore, Part 2 - prime real estate, a bit of history, some joyful statues and why that Hainanese coffee is so addictive

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Apr 3, 202513 min read

Our Asian Adventure: Singapore, Part 1 - don’t chew gum, maybe try the durian, and do enjoy lots of that amazing Hainanese coffee

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Mar 29, 20257 min read

Our Asian Adventure: Phnom Penh, Part 3 - a locals’ wet market and a neighbourhood saved by art make for a great day

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Mar 27, 202511 min read

Our Asian Adventure: Phnom Penh, Cambodia, Part 2 - a chaotic ballet that works just fine

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Mar 23, 20255 min read

Our Asian Adventure - Phnom Penh, Cambodia: Part 1 - the parks might be full and happy, but it was not always so

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Mar 21, 20254 min read

Our Asian Adventure: National Route 6, the road to Phnom Penh

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Mar 19, 20256 min read

Our Asian Adventure: Siem Reap, Cambodia - I’m Smitten, Part 2: come for the temples but stay for the rest

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Mar 17, 20258 min read

Our Asian Adventure: Siem Reap, Cambodia - I’m Smitten, Part 1: an amazing hotel and even more amazing temples

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Mar 14, 20257 min read

Our Asian Adventure - Kuala Lumpur - the weather today (and every day) is hot and humid, and don’t let the monkeys steal your phone

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Mar 10, 20255 min read

Our Asian Adventure: First up - Narita, Japan (don’t miss the bus)

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Feb 10, 20259 min read

Cartagena, Colombia: something for every taste

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Feb 7, 20254 min read

always have a story to tell and a gig on the go

MIDLIFE MUSINGS

Thoughts about life - but mostly about travel and books because isn't that life?

(musings are my own; credit given for sourced material)

Our SE Asia adventure 2026: you might risk your life crossing the streets, but you just might achieve coffee nirvana (and see a few sights) in Hanoi, Vietnam

Our Asian Adventure 2026: you never forget your first time (drinking egg coffee in Hanoi, Vietnam)

Our SE Asia Adventure 2026: Luang Prabang, Laos - respect the diversity (and be sure to buy some Laotian Kip for those deep-fried bananas)

Our Asia Adventure 2026: Bangkok - take it from me, let a private guide handle the (good) chaos

Our Asia Adventure 2026: Tokyo off the beaten path - a big cat, more cats, historic villages, a sweet potato, and ‘fine dining’ at the 7-11

My bookshelf 23 - my last half dozen: some good fiction to start off the New Year

My bookshelf 22 - the last half dozen: six non-fiction works to keep us thinking

My bookshelf 21 - the last half dozen: some stellar reading for the changing weather

My bookshelf 20 - The last half dozen: there are some GOOD reads here - some mystery, lots of drama, and an 'unhinged' comedy

Bookshelf 19 - My last half dozen: from Russia to Paris to Vancouver to Puerto Rico to London to Martha's Vineyard

Our Asian Adventure: Tokyo, Part 2 - Hanami, goshuin and finally, some taiyaki (and one last bowl of ramen)

Our Asian Adventure: Tokyo, Part 1 - sometimes the best sights are off the crowded path, especially with a local tour guide (and you might even find some vintage vinyl)

Our Asian Adventure: Singapore, Part 2 - prime real estate, a bit of history, some joyful statues and why that Hainanese coffee is so addictive

Our Asian Adventure: Singapore, Part 1 - don’t chew gum, maybe try the durian, and do enjoy lots of that amazing Hainanese coffee

Our Asian Adventure: Phnom Penh, Part 3 - a locals’ wet market and a neighbourhood saved by art make for a great day

Our Asian Adventure: Phnom Penh, Cambodia, Part 2 - a chaotic ballet that works just fine

Our Asian Adventure - Phnom Penh, Cambodia: Part 1 - the parks might be full and happy, but it was not always so

Our Asian Adventure: National Route 6, the road to Phnom Penh

Our Asian Adventure: Siem Reap, Cambodia - I’m Smitten, Part 2: come for the temples but stay for the rest

Our Asian Adventure: Siem Reap, Cambodia - I’m Smitten, Part 1: an amazing hotel and even more amazing temples

Our Asian Adventure - Kuala Lumpur - the weather today (and every day) is hot and humid, and don’t let the monkeys steal your phone

Our Asian Adventure: First up - Narita, Japan (don’t miss the bus)

Cartagena, Colombia: something for every taste

Guatape, Colombia: one big climb and the most colourful town you've ever seen