WHEN WEEKEND COMES
A bright new pop song celebrating the simple joy of a dad and his son exploring Sydney together. From buses to trains, trams to ferries, “When Weekend Comes”…
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GONE FISHING
This month’s highlight was a long-awaited reunion with old friends at Royal National Park, just an hour from Sydney, where the group immersed in a breathtaking landscape reminiscent…
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DRAINING THE RESOURCES
Pakse has changed in many positive ways, but during my recent visit I was struck by how quiet my home villages have become. Despite years of investment in…
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PAKSE: WHERE IT ALL BEGAN
After more than 25 years away, returning to Pakse felt like stepping back into the beginning of my own life. With only a few days in town, I…
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BIKE VS MONSTER TRUCK
Travelling through Vientiane Capital, Vang Vieng, Pakse, and Paksong gave me a beautiful yet eye‑opening experience. Riding a motorbike offered freedom, fresh air, and stunning landscapes, but the…
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MY HEART’S WITH YOU
I love travelling solo—anywhere, anytime, to any place. I’ve done it many times and find it wonderfully convenient. Travel can be chaotic, unpredictable, tiring, boring, and fun; those…
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VIENTIANE: SHORT HOLIDAY IN THE CAPITAL
Vientiane, Laos’s capital, may be small by global standards, but it offers a timeless charm and modern energy. In just a few days, I explored its streets, temples,…
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LAO FASHION WEEK: PARIS & LONDON RUNWAYS DAZZLE!
Lao fashion reached an exciting new milestone this month as Lao Fashion Week 2025 brought its creativity to the runways of Paris and London. Leading Lao models and…
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