MORNING RUN Just before sunrise is the best time to run in Singapore. Year around the sun rises at 7am-ish (and sets 12 hours later). The nighttime cools down the island and if you are lucky there’s a nice morning breeze or an early morning drizzle. Take a taxi to one on my fav … [Read more...]
Restaurants & café – Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam
For a bit of western fare, great salads and breakfast “Au Parc” is a good option. Open for bf/lu/di and popular with the expat crowd. After too much Pho soup you might be longing for this menu. Nice little outside terrace as well, obviously overlooking: the Park. 23 Han Thuyen … [Read more...]
Pho, vespa, coffee, birds & more – Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam
Be cool like the locals and rent a Vespa or jump on the back of one and do a tour around the city: www.vietnamvespaadventures.com. Since the sixties, Vespa’s are very popular in this city and they add a little Italian flavor to the traffic madness. My guide Chau took me to many … [Read more...]
Qurious travel bits on – Siem Reap, Cambodia
SIEM REAP Call this Tuk Tuk guy, speaks reasonable English and knows Angkor and city well. His mobile number is: 092501691. He can also take you around to your places to eat, markets, etc. I forgot his name.. Make sure to step in Blue Pumpkin: great ice cream and espresso … [Read more...]
Qurious travel bits on – Phnom Penh, Cambodia
PHNOM PENH Call for reliable Tuk Tuk service: +855 92566695 Mr. Deth, he is very reliable and speaks English. However arriving at airport I recommend to take a taxi for USD 10-14, much more covenient than eating dust in tuk tuk for 45 minutes. Within city just use a tuk-tuk, pay … [Read more...]