Another trip to town this time later in the day on Wednesday ,a visit to the old town on the full moon festival, myself and 1,000’s of others all had the same idea. You can rent a boat and drift up and down the Thu Bon river that threads its way through the old town, as dark descends, the town lights go off , the … Continue reading Hoi An adventures continue…

Finally the sun shone as I departed DaNang after a soggy 5 day stay, don’t get me wrong I thoroughly enjoyed the time there. Got my bearings back in Asia. As we drove out of DaNang the amount of building happening by the seaside, my driver said that one is a big casino, another shopping mall and residences, its a beautiful stretch of beach, you … Continue reading HOI AN A SUNNY DAY

To begin with I finally found an adaptor, after going to all the big electronic stores here in DaNang I was back near the beach where I stay on the hunt for a bakery that has the best Bahn Mi around, when I chanced upon a little shopfront full of phone cases, cables a mish mash of things, I explained with the help of a … Continue reading FOOD& TOOTING TRAFFIC

After airline delay of 5 hours in Melb causing my flight to Ho Chi Minh to be changed to the following day, I had to cancel my hotel booking in Ho Chi Minh and pay $34 aust I was disappointed thinking I would be sleeping on a couch at Changi, but god bless Jet star I was put up at the 5 star Crowne Plaza … Continue reading Vietnam

Last day in dear old Melbourne and she has turned on a glorious day for me and the other 4 million people!!Totally moved from my inner city studio apartment, I will have my last coffee from my favorite barista. My bags are packed ready to go, said goodbye to all I know, now to begin the next phase of my life. My next post will … Continue reading Countdown 1 sleep to go.

Time is passing quickly in a frenzy of parties, planning and packing. I’m all sorted I think, I tend to go through what I have packed, do I really need that? Do I really like that? Will I wear that and on it goes. For example yesterday I culled 2 tops and 2 dresses from my packing, I took them to the op shop only … Continue reading Planning and packing…

Moving out of my apartment hasn’t been smooth sailing. In good humanitarian kindness I wanted to donate my furniture and knick knacks to a charity, here in Australia mattresses cannot be donated unless they are practically new. On the day which I had booked 3 weeks prior, I was rung by the driver to say he was on his way. I live in the heart … Continue reading So 11 days to count down.

This is my very first post, I am about to start an adventure. Firstly heading to Vietnam in 3 weeks then plan to travel all around Asia for a very long time. I hope you can join me .I am about to retire, I am an old hippie with a little bit of gypsy thrown in. I hope you will see the world from older … Continue reading The first post…

Today it begins my travelling shoes will take me away in 16 days to Vietnam . This week I am going to get rid of my furniture, send my treasures to be  kept, visit dentist, dr. Have many farewell drinks and most of all find my travel insurance. After much thought of going with Travel Nomads I think I will stick to the insurance linked … Continue reading First day

Thanks for joining me! Good company in a journey makes the way seem shorter. — Izaak Walton Continue reading The Journey Begins