Author: Galen
Vietnam
Vietnam Football Frenzy & Tet Prep (Vietnam Diary #4)
One night when I was back in Tam Coc Bich Dong, I followed my ears towards loud cheering. A huge crowd was chanting what sounded exactly like “NASI GORENG! NASI GORENG” (that lovely Indonesian rice dish with peanut sauce). It was a football match between Vietnam and Thailand. (Mr Goreng
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Tam Coc Bich Dong & Ninh Binh (Vietnam Diary #3)
Yes, it sounds exactly like that phonetically. No one (however Trump-like) can put a price on fresh air. Well, Hanoi got officially declared as the world’s most polluted city in 2025. In the New Year, authorities were encouraging residents to pretty much avoid breathing. The Air Quality Index peaked above
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Korean Street Karaoke – Bac Ninh (Vietnam Diary #2)
In 2012, I vowed to never spend the 25th of December alone again after that one time I tried to unsuccessfully defrost an entire turkey in a bathtub. So, I headed towards a friend living in the Vietnamese province of Bac Ninh, just north of the capital, Hanoi, which has
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Thailand
Koh Samui Mountains and Khao Yum
With the roads gradually drying out after so much rain, I took a long bike ride up into the Koh Samui mountains. The highest point is called Khao Pom, which peaks at 2,083 feet above the ocean blue. Fortunately, it was a clear day and the view was fantastic! Also
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OXA Party on Koh Phangan and Xantiva Ice Bath
I visited a wellness center / health club on Koh Phangan called Xantiva. Apart from a large gym, there are saunas, a jacuzzi and an ice bath. I decided to be brave and take an icy plunge. I got some advice from a kindly Irishman and managed to stay submerged
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An Evening Naked on Zen Beach on Koh Phangan
Zen Beach on Koh Phangan is one of Thailand’s most iconic islands – famous for its nightly drumming circles, fire shows, and its free-spirited, clothing-optional vibe. Located near Srithanu village, this beach attracts backpackers, travellers, and locals who gather every evening to play, dance, and celebrate. During my visit, I
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Koh Phayam Hippy Bar and Happy Islanders
I’m certain that swaying in a hammock feels so comforting because it reminds us of being rocked like a baby. I also believe that being submerged in warm water triggers a very early memory of what it felt like to be in the womb. These are feelings that I have
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