From this point westwards, the way into the Pacific is fairly straightforward, with none of the convoluted, tortuous passages that...

Spending time at sea, cruising this fascinating and unique area with access to academic minds who are engaged in the science of the...

The retreat of Arctic ice has made it onto the agendas in the boardrooms of shipping companies as they sense the economic advantages of...

Setting up the Blog for our trip to Vietnam and Cambodia (via Malaysia)

Arrived Manchester Airport courtesy of Geo M Airport Transfers…bless. Boarded the plane – unfortunately, Mrs M’s asthma was playing up,...

Apartment block Early arrival at Tess and Marks took everyone by surprise, but after a v short wait we were made most welcome in the...

Johor is a relatively new city (c.1855) growing out of a small fishing village very well placed for international trade. Now overshadowed...

First up, visit to a typical Malay village….which was closed… Plan B, the Independance Park, which was open. A way of celebrating the...

As is usual, the 4am start wasn’t strictly necessary, and we arrived Changi about 5.15 am, following all the usual paper stamping antics...

The Hotel La Siesta Classic Ma May is situated in the middle of downtown Hanoi. Narrow streets, occasional broad junctions, and every...

Dragon was having to improvise our tour a little, but managed to find alternatives that made the whole day a complete success. Local...

After the beer cocktail, Dragon suggested museums. These are not always open now given the C-virus situation, so it was now or never....

09.45 pickup, two and a half hour drive to Halong, where we were welcomed aboard the Paradise Elegance amidst a shower of rose petals. A...

“Mrs M, have you seen where I’ve put my Dong?” A rolling of the eyes and she stared at the bureau drawer. Always good to know where the...

Immediatly, the heat hits. 23°C in Hanoi, 34°C here. And humid. Tour starts at 9.00 am with a visit to the Tomb of the penultimate...

This was a relocation day, 3 hour drive to the southern city of Hoi An, passing over the 500m “Sea Clouds” pass. Some stops along the way...

The morning tour was cancelled because attractions are closing down now due to C -19. No worries, leisurely breakfast and a bit of pool...

Images courtesy of Mrs M who has collaged her photographs for me. Hanoi. First encounter with scooters and horn blowing! Amazing...

Some thinking to do at this point. Do we stay in these luxurious surroundings for a few more days then cut our holiday short, or, do we...