(Originally posted 14 March 2016) Travelling from one destination to the next for an extended period, you have to wash and wear while moving. We have not packed very well, taking way too much stuff. But this gives you a few days’ grace in between washing if you are unable to do so after aContinue reading “The great sniff – a cleanliness measure for travellers”
Category Archives: Travel Humour
Fingers Flambé
(Originally posted 15 February 2016) We have had our first noteworthy injury on our round-the-world trip. While dishing up some breakfast, the paper serviette that Schalk was holding under his plate caught fire. It is worth noting that breakfast is served early at our current location and Schalk only fully wakes up by about lunchtime.Continue reading “Fingers Flambé”
You have been disconnected
(Originally posted 6 February 2016) Within hours of arriving in Vietnam, I either lost my iPhone, or another commandeered it. I had it in the pocket of my sweatshirt which I took on and off as we moved inside and outside of terminals and buses, but before we reached the city it was missing. MostContinue reading “You have been disconnected”
The Inconspicuous Traveller
(Originally posted 6 November 2015) It is important to try to blend in as a tourist. When you stand out like a sore thumb, you become an easy target. Touts easily see you coming and can hike their prices. Scam artists could also easily take advantage. We recently joined some friends at a Halloween partyContinue reading “The Inconspicuous Traveller”