Maokong, Longshan & Taipei Zoo

Taipei Zoo is situated on the south east edge of the city as it climbs into the mountains. A large zoo with a wide selection of animals, reptiles, birds and insects it was definitely worth theRead more
Taipei Zoo is situated on the south east edge of the city as it climbs into the mountains. A large zoo with a wide selection of animals, reptiles, birds and insects it was definitely worth theRead more
Up early for the journey out to the northern coast and Yeliu Geopark. Figured it wouldn't be too crowded as it was so far from the city - 2hrs by bus - but couldn't have been more wrong. It wasRead more
Flew into Taipei this morning; a bustling Asian megopolis that feels like a cross between Siagon and Tokyo. Has all the crazy traffic, scooters and street vendors of a Saigon but also is very modernRead more
Had a lazy day today, slept in late then checked out of the hotel and drove an hour south back to Naha.
Visited the Shikinaen Royal Garden and enjoyed its typical Japanese garden beauty with thatRead more
Started the day early at the Southeast Botanic Gardens near Okinawa city. Always good to get to these places early before most of the tourists arrive; had the place almost to myself.
Driving north inRead more
First full day in Okinawa saw me head of early in my hire car to Sefa-Utaki in the south east of the main island. A Sacred place down through the ages and specifically to the Okinawa native religionRead more
Ringing in the New Year at Naminoue Shrine, Naha, Okinawa
I was wrong about the bicycle rickshaw. The best way to see Saigon and soak up the atmosphere of this crazy city is on the back of a Scooter!
Today I took two separate tours with Saigon Kiss ToursRead more
Started the day with a strong black coffee at Trung Nguyen Legend ' energy coffee' that claims - probably among many - to be the best coffee in the city. This is a great coffee city and it's usuallyRead more
Up early to a humid grey Saigon after a long day of travel and two hours in queues at Visa and Passport Control. Welcome to the job creating bureaucratic state!
A day trip down the Mekong delta byRead more
The shot of the two meerkats or suricates is one of my favourite shots of your trip. Brilliant! Buildings and temples sort of all run together after while; but the meerkats stand out.