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Date: 13th May 2012
Brought a smile...
Hi There...just wanted to say how refreshing it was to read a blog about Yorkshire! (though my home is East Yorkshire, but still brought a smile to my face)....It's blogs like this that make things more real and I will certainly blog about my home town when I get back at the end of the year...currently in Vietnam myself...and a little bit homesick! Lol...sure it won't last long and you're blog helped! :) Tina x
From Blog: Barnsley - blooming marvellous!
Brought a smile...
Hi There...just wanted to say how refreshing it was to read a blog about Yorkshire! (though my home is East Yorkshire, but still brought a smile to my face)....It's blogs like this that make things more real and I will certainly blog about my home town when I get back at the end of the year...currently in Vietnam myself...and a little bit homesick! Lol...sure it won't last long and you're blog helped! :) Tina x
From Blog: Barnsley - blooming marvellous!
Date: 24th April 2012
Need an apartment?
Hi! Next time you can get an apartment for daily rent. I can support you in this.
From Blog: Odesa Pearl of the Black Sea
Need an apartment?
Hi! Next time you can get an apartment for daily rent. I can support you in this.
From Blog: Odesa Pearl of the Black Sea
Date: 25th March 2012
Its not a sea dredger its a Heavy Lift barge that has been a blight on the view for a couple of years now. It was moored further offshore but they moved it in close last year.
From Blog: A weekend escape to Vung Tau
Its not a sea dredger its a Heavy Lift barge that has been a blight on the view for a couple of years now. It was moored further offshore but they moved it in close last year.
From Blog: A weekend escape to Vung Tau
Date: 31st January 2012
Hi Russ (and Trish)....i saw your post on \'Flight English\' forum. I too am a member but rarely contibute after long ago being put off by the, at times, arragance, one-up-manship, smug and perceived sense of self importance some of the main contributers continually display inbetween the odd relevent point or example of teaching technique. I have however read some of your posts here and there and looked at your blog before today. A fascinating life you seem to be leading, nice one. My wife and i have had a similar TEFL related life of travelling and teaching...love it. I am currently teaching Aviation English in Spain after many years of being in the general TEFL/ESL world. Anyway, i noticed a comment about you currently being in Vietnam and that is one place that has always been on my list of places to live and work before i hang up my \'chalk duster\' (interactive these days)...so i was immediately interested in your experience there and wanted to ask a couple of questions if you don\'t mind that is (as i dont know you from Adam). Are you teaching Aviation English in Vietnam or regular TEFL? What is your impression of the country from a TEFL couple point of view? Do you have any tips, suggestions for working there...Aviation English or otherwise or for just travelling around there also? Ok, thanks for your time and good luck in what looks like a great life you have carved out for yourself. Cheers. Rob Walton
From Blog: Batu Ferringhi - night markets and national parks
Hi Russ (and Trish)....i saw your post on \'Flight English\' forum. I too am a member but rarely contibute after long ago being put off by the, at times, arragance, one-up-manship, smug and perceived sense of self importance some of the main contributers continually display inbetween the odd relevent point or example of teaching technique. I have however read some of your posts here and there and looked at your blog before today. A fascinating life you seem to be leading, nice one. My wife and i have had a similar TEFL related life of travelling and teaching...love it. I am currently teaching Aviation English in Spain after many years of being in the general TEFL/ESL world. Anyway, i noticed a comment about you currently being in Vietnam and that is one place that has always been on my list of places to live and work before i hang up my \'chalk duster\' (interactive these days)...so i was immediately interested in your experience there and wanted to ask a couple of questions if you don\'t mind that is (as i dont know you from Adam). Are you teaching Aviation English in Vietnam or regular TEFL? What is your impression of the country from a TEFL couple point of view? Do you have any tips, suggestions for working there...Aviation English or otherwise or for just travelling around there also? Ok, thanks for your time and good luck in what looks like a great life you have carved out for yourself. Cheers. Rob Walton
From Blog: Batu Ferringhi - night markets and national parks
Date: 27th January 2012
Simply awesome !
thank you so much for sharing this with all of us. I'm glad i found you on google. i was looking for temples of india and stubmled on this one. Cool post !!
From Blog: Georgetown and Penang Hill
Simply awesome !
thank you so much for sharing this with all of us. I'm glad i found you on google. i was looking for temples of india and stubmled on this one. Cool post !!
From Blog: Georgetown and Penang Hill
Date: 24th January 2012
At least you didn't miss the train ;)
unlike us! Sounds like you are having a great time so far in Malaysia. Yes, we agree the Batu Caves aren\'t very spiritual, it may be different around Thaipusam time with all the processions. It\'s worth a look though, glad the monkeys didn\'t hassle you!
From Blog: Kuala Lumpur and the Batu Cave
At least you didn't miss the train ;)
unlike us! Sounds like you are having a great time so far in Malaysia. Yes, we agree the Batu Caves aren\'t very spiritual, it may be different around Thaipusam time with all the processions. It\'s worth a look though, glad the monkeys didn\'t hassle you!
From Blog: Kuala Lumpur and the Batu Cave
Date: 24th January 2012
What no spiritual enlightenment???
This seems to be becoming a regular occurrence whichever temple you decide to go to. These places seem to be rapidly turning into tourist theme parks where the locals do their best to make a few extra quid, which is a darned shame really. Sounds like you\'re both having a great time anyway :)
From Blog: Kuala Lumpur and the Batu Cave
What no spiritual enlightenment???
This seems to be becoming a regular occurrence whichever temple you decide to go to. These places seem to be rapidly turning into tourist theme parks where the locals do their best to make a few extra quid, which is a darned shame really. Sounds like you\'re both having a great time anyway :)
From Blog: Kuala Lumpur and the Batu Cave
Date: 14th January 2012
:)
Here's wishing you both a great 2012! If any kind of upheaval starts in Vietnam I will know exactly who to blame ;)
From Blog: Happy New Year from Bangkok!
:)
Here's wishing you both a great 2012! If any kind of upheaval starts in Vietnam I will know exactly who to blame ;)
From Blog: Happy New Year from Bangkok!
Date: 13th January 2012
All the best for 2012
Been following along on your trip, which has been amazing so far. Happy New Year to you too!
From Blog: Happy New Year from Bangkok!
All the best for 2012
Been following along on your trip, which has been amazing so far. Happy New Year to you too!
From Blog: Happy New Year from Bangkok!
Date: 13th January 2012
Interesting Articles
Wow! I really amaze your article and of course your photos. It is very interesting to read. I am glad that I read your blog. ~Billygar www.ramblersoptic.com
From Blog: Happy New Year from Bangkok!
Interesting Articles
Wow! I really amaze your article and of course your photos. It is very interesting to read. I am glad that I read your blog. ~Billygar www.ramblersoptic.com
From Blog: Happy New Year from Bangkok!
Date: 13th January 2012
Wish be here!
Hi, Bangkok is very beautiful city. :) I wish I can be here on New Year 2012. :)
From Blog: Happy New Year from Bangkok!
Wish be here!
Hi, Bangkok is very beautiful city. :) I wish I can be here on New Year 2012. :)
From Blog: Happy New Year from Bangkok!
Date: 12th January 2012
Bisto
You can buy Bisto gravy powder in HCMC, in Select Mart in the Vincom Centre (bottom floor) and Diamond Plaza (next to the bowling alley), as well as from the Internationl food shops Phuong Vu and the one next door on Ham Nghi. Oh, and from Annam gormet mart on Hai Ba Trung.
From Blog: Happy New Year from Bangkok!
Bisto
You can buy Bisto gravy powder in HCMC, in Select Mart in the Vincom Centre (bottom floor) and Diamond Plaza (next to the bowling alley), as well as from the Internationl food shops Phuong Vu and the one next door on Ham Nghi. Oh, and from Annam gormet mart on Hai Ba Trung.
From Blog: Happy New Year from Bangkok!
Date: 11th January 2012
what a year for you!
Revolutions and a big move to Vietnam, well you saw the year out with a bang and we are sure you are going to have loads of fun exploring Asia in 2012. You are just like us looking for stuff in Tescos...if you wanted bisto you should have tried the Foodland chain of supermarkets. Alternatively, Malaysia will probably have it while you are there - look in Cold Storage or Mercado in Pavillion (in KL, on the bottom floor where the food court is)! By the way, the Cadbury's sold in Malaysia is almost the same as the UK Cadbury's.
From Blog: Happy New Year from Bangkok!
what a year for you!
Revolutions and a big move to Vietnam, well you saw the year out with a bang and we are sure you are going to have loads of fun exploring Asia in 2012. You are just like us looking for stuff in Tescos...if you wanted bisto you should have tried the Foodland chain of supermarkets. Alternatively, Malaysia will probably have it while you are there - look in Cold Storage or Mercado in Pavillion (in KL, on the bottom floor where the food court is)! By the way, the Cadbury's sold in Malaysia is almost the same as the UK Cadbury's.
From Blog: Happy New Year from Bangkok!
Date: 7th January 2012
We would love to see jet skis banned
Looks like you had a nice couple of days.
From Blog: Cha Am, a couple of days by the beach!
We would love to see jet skis banned
Looks like you had a nice couple of days.
From Blog: Cha Am, a couple of days by the beach!
Monkey business
They were spectacled something or other beginning with L. Can't remember!!! Off to Malaysia in a week. 2 holidays in quick succession!!!
From Blog: Life's a beach at Ao Man Ao
How cute!
You are right, they are really cute and cuddly monkeys, ahhh they are the cutest we have ever seen...what type are they do you know? Seems like you enjoyed your time in Thailand, you have another holiday coming up with Tet don't you? What are your plans?
From Blog: Life's a beach at Ao Man Ao
Date: 30th December 2011
Happy New Year!
Thanks guys. Where are you now? Your last blog was Kho Samui but that was months ago!!!
From Blog: PKK - not the Kurdish rebels of Turkey but a lovely town in Thailand!
Happy New Year!
Thanks guys. Where are you now? Your last blog was Kho Samui but that was months ago!!!
From Blog: PKK - not the Kurdish rebels of Turkey but a lovely town in Thailand!
Date: 30th December 2011
What do the monkeys do with the things they steal?
We have a theory that someone, sometime will find a stash of cameras with loads of monkeys posing for pics on them! We know for sure the little buggers can open crisps, maybe they have now got a taste for the paracetamol they stole from Trish?! Sounds like you had a fab Christmas, have a great New Year!
From Blog: PKK - not the Kurdish rebels of Turkey but a lovely town in Thailand!
What do the monkeys do with the things they steal?
We have a theory that someone, sometime will find a stash of cameras with loads of monkeys posing for pics on them! We know for sure the little buggers can open crisps, maybe they have now got a taste for the paracetamol they stole from Trish?! Sounds like you had a fab Christmas, have a great New Year!
From Blog: PKK - not the Kurdish rebels of Turkey but a lovely town in Thailand!
Date: 30th December 2011
Horses for courses!
It seems that Hua Hin extends way beyond the central area where we were. There are nice areas on the flanks if you are staying in a nice hotel out that way. It's just we hadn't expected such a big place. PKK was exactly what we had expected Hua hin to be.
From Blog: Hua Hin - only for a night!
Horses for courses!
It seems that Hua Hin extends way beyond the central area where we were. There are nice areas on the flanks if you are staying in a nice hotel out that way. It's just we hadn't expected such a big place. PKK was exactly what we had expected Hua hin to be.
From Blog: Hua Hin - only for a night!
Date: 29th December 2011
Hua Hin
I disagree with your blog. Hua Hin is an amazing place for young and old. We have visited many times and have had a great time on every vist. If your not willing to pay for decent accommodation then why bother to go on holiday (you get what you pay for). The bars are no more seedy than any other place in Thailand and the restaurants have some of the best food we have ever had, and we have travelling far and wide. Hua Hin is not classed as Thailands version of Magaluf as you have out it. You were expecting it to be full of back packers but then say you felt too old for the place. Majority of back packers are young so dont understand your point there. My experience is the complete opposite to yours as is many of ours friends who have visited. Its best not to have expectations then you wont be disappointed.
From Blog: Hua Hin - only for a night!
Hua Hin
I disagree with your blog. Hua Hin is an amazing place for young and old. We have visited many times and have had a great time on every vist. If your not willing to pay for decent accommodation then why bother to go on holiday (you get what you pay for). The bars are no more seedy than any other place in Thailand and the restaurants have some of the best food we have ever had, and we have travelling far and wide. Hua Hin is not classed as Thailands version of Magaluf as you have out it. You were expecting it to be full of back packers but then say you felt too old for the place. Majority of back packers are young so dont understand your point there. My experience is the complete opposite to yours as is many of ours friends who have visited. Its best not to have expectations then you wont be disappointed.
From Blog: Hua Hin - only for a night!
Date: 26th December 2011
You've got great pictures
And great documentations of Kanchanaburi. I did a similar trip a couple of years back and as a war buff, your entry brought back nice memories of the trips. Greetings
From Blog: Bridge over the River Kwai, plus the Erewan waterfalls and Hellfire Pass
You've got great pictures
And great documentations of Kanchanaburi. I did a similar trip a couple of years back and as a war buff, your entry brought back nice memories of the trips. Greetings
From Blog: Bridge over the River Kwai, plus the Erewan waterfalls and Hellfire Pass
Date: 14th December 2011
???
Sure! Who are you??????
From Blog: Saigon zoo and a very sociable weekend!
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Sure! Who are you??????
From Blog: Saigon zoo and a very sociable weekend!
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Russ Pearce
Vietnam?
Hi Tina. Send me a message. Why are you in Vietnam?
From Blog: Barnsley - blooming marvellous!