‘Why did we get up so ****** early – we told you that 5am was too early.’ Mutiny is in the air. The aggressive wake-up time has disturbed the troops. ‘If you knew the sun […]

Vietnam is an economic success story, but one that you don’t hear much about. It’s GDP averages 6+% since 2000. Or perhaps you do if you look closely at your Nike shoe or clothing labels. […]

It’s Christmas Day, theoretically, and since Laos has few Christians, the day is not recognised by the Government; only by a few tourist outlets displaying garish red and white decorations with uncharacteristic desperation. The children […]