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Work hard, play hard

The people of Saigon seem to live crazy lives, haring round town on their motos, always in a hurry, always on the go. Most of the Vietnamese we know work 3 or 4 jobs, or impossibly long hours in 1. … Continue reading

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On the tube

Whatever Vang Viene was once known for on the tourist trail of southeast Asia now pales in the minds of the gap-packers beside ‘tubing’. In guesthouses and hostels throughout Thailand and Malaysia a certain type of traveller will ask you: … Continue reading

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I was a childhood hippy

For me the early 90s were all about peace and love, man. 1993, the year I turned 12, was my summer of love. I had a floating purple ‘maxi’ skirt made from oodles of creased cotton, several tie-die t-shirts and … Continue reading

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Song for the 27 year olds

There is something mystic about the age of 27. It’s 3 to the power of 3 for a start, or three threed if you will. As a birthday it’s also three years before the big 3-0. But the mysteries and … Continue reading

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