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VIETNAM SHORTS FASHION: THE VERDICT IS IN, HOI AN GIVES BEN THANH A “TROUSERING”…

Same price, same haggling, but check out the shorts on the left: Hoi An market off-the-rack (ie cellophane bag), easily stitch up Ho Chi...

HA! I’VE BOUGHT THE LATEST FASHION IN VIETNAMESE SUMMER SHORT…

Now I’ll blend in with the locals. They’ll never suspect I’m a tourist, and the stall traders and taxis will even stop pestering me. Doesn’t...

HAXTRAX PROVERB: IN SOUTH-EAST ASIA, ONLY A CHILLED TIGER SHOULD BE CORNERED ON A HOT NIGHT…

No animals were harmed in this post, done under professional supervision at the Hoi An night market, Vietnam. You are advised to definitely try...

ACCOMM LUXURY AT A QUARTER OF THE PRICE…

This “Style Homestay” guest house in Hoi An gets best value on this Vietnam trip. I’ve done the US$13 a night guest houses in...

WHAT HAS 48 LEGS, VERY NASTY VENOMOUS PINCERS AND VISITS YOU AS YOU’RE TURNING OFF THE BEDROOM LIGHT TO SLEEP IN VIETNAM…

Scolopendra subspinipes, AKA “Chinese Redhead” centipede. I told him to “shoo” with my shoe, and out the door he went. In guest house DaNang, Vietnam....

HALAL? HELLO! NOW I CAN DIE A HAPPY MAN…

Variety is the spice of life. I’ve spiced up mine, with this Indian lunch in Vietnam: Chicken tikka masala, DaNang style (US$5.70). Medium spice;...

MAKING WAVES IN THE SOUTH CHINA SEA

A treat for my lumbar osteoarthritis, which has put up with so much but complained so little on this trip: stretching out in the...

LIFE-AND-DEATH DRAMA IN A VIETNAMESE SEAFOOD RESTAURANT…

“C’mon Harry, one last big effort and you’re over the top and we’re both free!” (Oops, wrong side – that’s the bucket of cockle shells...

THIS IS A NEW SOUTH-EAST ASIA DINING EXPERIENCE…

A serve of fried pork, off the menu. And that’s exactly what comes. Huh? No steamed rice? Nope, that’s an extra “side”. Unusual for...

SHHHH DON’T TELL ANYONE BUT I’VE CRACKED THE MOST POPULAR WIFI PASSWORD IN VIETNAM…

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Mick Pacholli

Mick created TAGG - The Alternative Gig Guide in 1979 with Helmut Katterl, the world's first real Street Magazine. He had been involved with his fathers publishing business, Toorak Times and associated publications since 1972.  Mick was also involved in Melbourne's music scene for a number of years opening venues, discovering and managing bands and providing information and support for the industry. Mick has also created a number of local festivals and is involved in not for profit and supporting local charities.