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| 8th February 2008 Toby and Em | Agree! - From: Rio versus Nha Trang...same, same but different? Absolutely agree on the North to South comment. We've gone from Ho Chi Minh City to Nha Trang, Hoi An and are now in Hanoi. Every stop on the trip is better than the last. The scamming and touts in HCMC and Nha Trang was particularly annoying! Hanoi is much more interesting and picturesque. Enjoying your blogs - very entertaining. |
| 25th January 2008 peter | - From: Lesson 10: You can only wear the same clothes for a certain amount of time before people notice! i have liked reading your entry, thanks!!! |
| 25th January 2008 rath | - From: Lesson 9: Leaving an electric blanket on high power overnight can burn your arse! i just love your blog, really funny writing, great photos, and videos too! those cliff edges looks scary!! i can't wait for your next entry to kunming! take care. |
| 9th December 2007 Lee | North Pole - From: Lesson 6: Donna and Neil break down in the cold Hi Cuz and co, lee here, not the chinese one. pics of this place look amazing, really interesting streets, especially when empty. i have just explained to mahesh that you are both travelling the world, and his immediate question was a very excited "Have you been to the North Pole yet?" SO come on, what do i tell him? love, lee in London |
| 5th December 2007 Marco | Shanghai High - From: Lesson 4: If given a whistle and uniform you must let the power go to your head Was just there a couple of days ago...your blog hit the nail on the head! Spit? Drivers? Forgot to mention the number of people on Nanjing Road! So true! Funny! |
| 3rd December 2007 rath | - From: Lesson 4: If given a whistle and uniform you must let the power go to your head hey another great entry! all the "liverpool-esque" bund needs is the super lamb banana! :-) the two signs in chinese says. 1) chinese people gets to eat shanghai style dim sums, 2) foreigners gets to eat chinese style dim sums. it doesn't make much sense in chinese neither i guess... |
| 30th November 2007 Angela | Merry Christmas and a Happy New year - From: Lesson 1: How to eat peanuts with chopsticks Loving your blogs they make me laugh out loud which is often not the best when your at work!!!! I love reading about your adventures and must say makes my package holiday with 15 mates seem less of an adventure than i thought it was. Quick Christmas and New Year wishes as i will no doubt forget nearer the time. Take Care. x |
| 30th November 2007 rath | the painted veil... - From: Lesson 2: Make sure your arse is adequately padded when attempting a 50km bike ride hey another great entry, you guys look alot like naomi watts & edward norton in "the painted veil"! :-) http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0446755 |
| 30th November 2007 rath | what a great blog!!! - From: Lesson 1: How to eat peanuts with chopsticks thank you donna & neil for such a great blog! really funny and inspiring! :-) i think they're selling dried herbs for chinese medicine in that shop and that neon sign is for "pizza hut"! :-) i can't wait for your next blogs when you head up north! |
| 29th November 2007 Jane from Vietnam | Been there done that - From: Lesson 2: Make sure your arse is adequately padded when attempting a 50km bike ride This is so funny because we did exactly the same thing when we went biking around the country in Yangshao, including having to pay to get our bikes rafted across the river and having to speak in sign language to get directions. |
| 29th November 2007 lonelybiker | I must go there - From: Lesson 2: Make sure your arse is adequately padded when attempting a 50km bike ride Hun!It looks so great!I will go there someday! |
| 25th November 2007 Kevin | Number 23? - From: Lesson 1: How to eat peanuts with chopsticks 23. You no longer use toilet paper AND remember to not eat or shake hands with the left hand? |
| 25th November 2007 Iris | Hi to you both, - From: Lesson 1: How to eat peanuts with chopsticks You certainly seem to have cracked this travelling around the world lark! I have kept track of you, and it has kept me both worried at times but also a fit of the giggles, which usually has someone coming to read and see what it was that was so amusing. We all wish you a Merry Christmas and a Great New Year, It no doubt will be more interesting to hear, as I have not a clue where you will be enjoying the festive season. Take Care and look forward to the next blog. Love from the Kitchings. xxxx |
| 25th November 2007 Aries and Rinka | very funny! - From: We would walk 500 miles to find the King of Chow. I like all your Philippine posts. I am from the Philippines but never traveled my country extensively the way you guys did. Funny, that I am actually trying to get tips from a foreigner blog to get insights on where I should go when I go back to the Philippines for the holidays this December. It was great that you are also detailing both the nice and bad things about Philippine travel. Having a Japanese wife, I guess I should be sensitive to the few setbacks foreigners may experience traveling in the Philippines. I am very excited to go back home and experience sun, sand and smiles. Thank you. |
| 7th November 2007 Rodrigo | About Rio - From: Itīs a grower! Hey! I found your travelog accidentaly and I read about your trip to Ri. Iīm Brazilian and "carioca", and I thought really funny the story you told. Do you really think strange to eat in a restaurant and pay acording to the foodīs weigh? This kind of restaurant is very popular here in Rio. I tought ti was common in other countries, isnīt it? unfortunately the story about de dodgy bloke you told, happens many times. Iīm glad you were lucky and didinīt got mugged. Foreingners must be very carefull because they are the top target of that guys. and you are completly right about the weather... Rainy days are not so popular amog cariocas, and we usually donīt go out in rainy days. But Iīm diferent, i like rany days too. Iīm glad you enjoyed Rio and I hope you come back some day! |
| 22nd October 2007 Marco | Oh no...Phi Phi is a disappointmet? - From: Phi Phi is paradise.............................................................................NOT! Too many tourists? Too many developments? That's sad. Good thing we'll only be here for a day. |
| 22nd October 2007 Marco | Transportation Nightmare - From: The mysterious pull of the alien HQ! Seems that you might need to have your transportation luck exorcised...i see a pattern here. |
| 19th October 2007 Donna and Neil | been there done that! - From: Don't say hello unless you mean it! Hi...thanks fo your comment. We also went to Cebu, Bohol, Siquijor, Palawan, Boracay, Malapascua etc and enjoyed some of them very much (see our blog entries). We like the PI bu it has its good sides and its bad sides....like anywhere. Just a shame that some foreigners dont venture away from Boracay, Mindoro and Manila to see some of the less travelled areas! |
| 19th October 2007 roy c merano | understanding you! - From: Don't say hello unless you mean it! hey guys, i feel so sorry about your experience here in my country. just like you, i enjoy travelling a lot. i enjoy going to different beaches here in the philippines. unfortunately, sabang beach is not included in my list cause it's really not that famous for its white sand and crystal clear water. how is wish you went to the beaches in palawan, cebu, bohol or camiguin island. well, boracay beach is a very nice one, but it's too commercial. i think you prefer serene/peaceful place (just like me). anyway, who knows, you might change your mind and come to the philippines. afterall, my country has 1,100 islands with lots of ethnic groups, with different culture and tradition. wish you good luck in your next travel to whatever destination it is. |
| 18th October 2007 aussieizak82 | Picture Perfect Paradise! - From: You're just using me for sex! Your pictures look awesome, I'm heading to Palawan myself In January with a couple of friends. I'll be heading from Sabang to El Nido. WOndering what is the name of this island? What's the name of the resort u stayed at? Is it easy to get to from either Port Barton or Sabang? |
| 17th October 2007 flydragon | massage story - From: How low can you go and awesome sunsets in Indonesia I love that massage story you guys told. So funny! I like to read you guys' blogs. It makes me feel like I am there too. Nice pictures. |
| 17th October 2007 Marco | Tacloban? - From: A little slice of history...for a change! What the hell are you guys doing in Tacloban? lol. Be sure to head out to Siargao next. Even Batanes up north...it's like the Irish countryside...sloping hills, verdant and green and not a whole lot of tourists. Really great scenery. And it's not as HOT. Ciao! |
| 17th October 2007 Marco | What can I say... - From: Don't say hello unless you mean it! I hope that inspite of the "downs" you guys have experienced, your trip was well worth it. I bought that issue of Conde Nast, lucky you guys have been to Palawan and got to see the best beach in Asia! And it's never been more true what you said about the Phils. Once you've accepted her craziness, idiosyncracies and transportation shortcomings, there's something about her you just can't quite put. Besides, there's 7,050 more islands to explore and discover. So, keep it to ourselves while the tourists are still in the mainland. And be back soon...I will be in November. |
| 16th October 2007 phaedrus | Rock On! - From: Don't say hello unless you mean it! Hahaha....great blog guys...I've been frustrated myself with the Philippine transport system but I can only laugh about it now. Looing forward to your next entries. |
| 12th October 2007 Marco | Chuckie - From: 'They hide in the trees and they are fast like monkeys...' At least you found the best chocolate drink in the Phils...did that suffice enough? HAHAHAHAHA |
| 10th October 2007 Lissa | Try Batanes - From: At a crossroads in windy Malapascua Don't know if you guys will still be in the Philippines when the rains are over, but consider a pit stop to Batanes. It's the northern-most province in the archipelago and is actually closer to Taiwan than it is to Manila. It has awesome views, and the people are quite friendly. I remember eating a lot of lobsters there (US$6/kilo) so that alone was worth it for me! You can take an Asian Spirit flight out of Manila. |
| 9th October 2007 Vince | Bantayan Island - From: At a crossroads in windy Malapascua Well, since you guys are in the area...might as well head to Bantayan Island. |
| 9th October 2007 Marco | Cock and Cockerel - From: At a crossroads in windy Malapascua Don't worry, the girl meant cockerel. Or a rooster. |
| 7th October 2007 Carrol | Pics - From: Awesome landscapes, wild west and bank robbers... LOVE the photos! |
| 7th October 2007 donnarey | - From: 'They hide in the trees and they are fast like monkeys...' chuckie is indeed the best chocolate milk in the world. it kicks yoohoo's ass. too bad you didn't see too much of the island. if you ever visit again, stay at coco grove instead. much better resort than kiwi, imo. :) of all the places i've been to in the philippines, siquijor was my favorite. and when i find my way back home, i hope i can retire there. pinoy in boston |
| 6th October 2007 californio | - From: 'They hide in the trees and they are fast like monkeys...' Chuckie is the best choco drink in the world.Enjoyed following your adventures in the homeland. |
| 5th October 2007 Marco | Sand Flies - From: You're just using me for sex! Hope the sand flies didn't ruin paradise for you, though. |
| 29th September 2007 Chi | - From: How to get a beach in Palawan named after you Hi Donna & Neil! You have a nice blog! Hope you keep enjoying your trip! :-) |
| 21st September 2007 Sophie | wow! - From: How to get a beach in Palawan named after you The photos are fab.. so fab we are now thinking of adding this to our list of places to go! Looks like the fun you two are having is never ending! x |
| 19th September 2007 Donna and Neil | Hello long timer.... - From: How to get a beach in Palawan named after you Hi,...yes we did wonder who you were in our subscribers list. Its good to see your still enjoying reading our blogs. One day we hope to make it back to Argentina for more wine and steak....YUMMY! |
| 17th September 2007 Alfonso | Hi! - From: How to get a beach in Palawan named after you Hi! I've been reading your blog since you were visiting Argentina, it's great! Nice photos (and videos)... Cheers, Alfonso |
| 16th September 2007 Julia | wow - From: How to get a beach in Palawan named after you hey there! the short legged swedish girl would love to go back to el nido, what a place! hope you enjoyed the rest of the time too! many regards and happy travelling, jul |
| 14th September 2007 Joh | Wow ! - From: How to get a beach in Palawan named after you Simply Stunning ! |
| 14th September 2007 Jullie | - From: Neil says: 'what do you mean there are only 4 hours a day of electricity?!' I enjoyed reading about your travels to Palawan. I miss home so much. Thank you. |
| 14th September 2007 lee | lucky bastards!!!!!!!!!!!!! - From: How to get a beach in Palawan named after you It looks and sounds amazing. i'm sure the two of you must have big beards of wisdom by now from all that pondering in paradise, and that you cleverly remove them for the photographs! Lots of love, Lee and family x |
| 12th September 2007 Marco | So, I better hurry there... - From: How to get a beach in Palawan named after you Thanks for the blog, greatly enjoyed reading it. So, I'll be making my trek to El Nido soon... |
| 12th September 2007 Joh | Very Funny ! - From: We would walk 500 miles to find the King of Chow. Simply hilarious...couldn't stop laughing !...cheers ! |
| 10th September 2007 Ben | Oh, fun - From: Soggy socks, waterproofs, fast food and...tips for surviving a super-typhoon! I've gotta say that your Manila adventure sounds like a good time spoiled! Sorry that it was shit... Kind of makes me jealous that I'm sitting here in sunny (I know, amazing) London with the clock slowly ticking and absolute boredom well and truly set in. And to think I was angry this morning being delayed a good ten minutes on the tube! Anyway, Palawan sound niiiiice! |
| 8th August 2007 Donna and Neil | Strange! - From: Rio versus Nha Trang...same, same but different? It just shows how people experience/perceive places differently. Maybe it depends on if you are travelling from south to north or north to south. Possibly the time of year also affects people's experiences/perceptions too? Our friends travelled in Vietnam about 1 month before us in the opposite direction and they perceived things differently too! |
| 8th August 2007 C | Less friendly and more scam as you move down south? - From: Rio versus Nha Trang...same, same but different? This is absolutely opposite to what I've experiened. |
| 17th July 2007 Donna and Neil | Correction....corrigendum not corrigedum - From: Whatcha gonna do with all these junks.... Magno, Cheers for the info. It must have been a sub atomic wedgie then as they didnt go all the way up to my neck! ta ta ...Neil |
| 17th July 2007 Rico | corrigedum - From: Whatcha gonna do with all these junks.... Underwear or swimwear that is pulled up your bum is called a wedgie. If, however, the item is pulled all the way to the neck it is then referred as an 'atomic wedgie'. |
| 16th July 2007 DanB | Same same thoughts but same - From: It's all gone wrong in Patong! Hi Guyz, Really enjoying your blogs and writing style. Couldn't agree with you more about what has happened to Patong. Amazing how much a place can change for the worse in such a short space of time! I decided I would not be returning to Thailand again after my last visit at the end of 2006. After seeing your blogs on South America I may just give that a go....best wishes DanB. |
| 13th July 2007 Andrea | Bronzed Beauties! - From: Whatcha gonna do with all these junks.... You two look so happy and healthy -- I'm jealous as hell. We're settling in London - using the hot, stinky hellhole of a tube every day to get to WORK. Now there's a word you'll be unfamiliar with. Love your pictures of Halong Bay - I think you had more sunshine there than we did. xx PS we're going to Devon next week to see the girls!! |
| 12th July 2007 Iris | Hanoi - From: Flash your dong and they WILL pimp your horn! Hi Neil & Donna We have caught up with you at Hanoi, what a place that is, so different.You both look well,this travelling seems to agree with you both. We are really enjoying reading about your travels and will have to catch up with you sometime when you are back in the UK. Look forward to the next journal! Take care. Love from Iris,Peter,Paul,& Iain. |
