Bun Ho Trekking in the North of Vietnam is quite a laugh; we went with a reputable tour operator, which meant that we didn’t get offered any opium, and we shared the 3 day trip with two Dutch lesbians from McKinsey. I haven’t been around anyone who introduces themselves as a consultant, let alone a […]

It takes a few days to adjust to Vietnam for the first time visitor. Initially, the virgin tourist may be inclined to say “No, Thank you.” when people offer services such as transportation and conical hats on the street. Once the would-be vendor hears this level of politeness, they have assessed your freshness and can

Saw another dead bloke today. I think that bumps my number up on this trip to three. This old dude with wispy white hair and beard. Vietnamese I think. He looked serene in death, lying flat on his back. Surrounded by soldiers I couldn’t get too close – there were no obvious weapon marks, no