The Vibrant Mekong River
Why Travel the Mekong River? Prior to visiting Vietnam, the Mekong River was synonymous with our memories of the Vietnam War, bringing back memories of …
Top 10 Medical Must Haves
Top 10 Medical Must Haves Before we talk about medical must haves, let me start with a few important thoughts. First, let me say …
Ho Chi Minh City on Two Wheels
About XO Tours We found XO Tours when we were searching for a local food tour in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam that provided opportunities …
A Trip of a Lifetime with The Safari Specialist
About The Safari Specialist Planning a safari is not for the faint of heart and we knew we didn’t have the resources to do it …
Volunteering at The Elma School
About The Elma School The Elma School‘s two-part vision is to provide a free education to children in rural areas and to restore hope and …
On Safari…..the Big Picture
Safari … to go or not to go We had hoped to go on safari for a few years……let me rephrase that, Graeme had wanted …
Top 10 Tips for Backpack Travel
Top 10 Tips for Backpack Travel The first time we went to Vietnam was in 2015 and we were in our mid-50’s. We were going …
Bangkoks Grand Palace and Extraordinary Heat
About the Grand Palace The Grand Palace in Bangkok is a marvel of Thai architecture and a must see if you are in Bangkok. Dating …
Hanging out with the King of the Beasts
Hanging out with the King of the Beasts (March, 2022) While on safari in Ngorongoro Crater we were lucky enough to spend extended time …
Top 10 Food Experiences
Top 10 Food Experiences We are not really foodies and but we compliment each other perfectly in this area, Graeme finishes everything I don’t or …