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GREG HACKETT

“Extra chilli?” I’m up for it – even for breakfast, in Vietnam

“Extra chilli?” she asks. I’m up for the challenge. Bún Cha (noodle soup) is “standard fare” for breakfast in Vietnam. A sweet broth with...

Vietnamese BBQ pork ribs

The Big Lunch: bbq pork ribs, thick cut potato chips (french fries) and a nice coleslaw salad. It hit the spot nicely! Price: vnd139,000 $AU8.40...

Two Men of Steel

“Impossible” is not a word in the Vietnamese language. I watched as these 2 men, with poise and balance (and much yelling!) on their...

Holiday week in Vietnam

Things are hotting up, along Nha Trang beachfront, as Vietnam prepares for a week-long celebration for Reunification Day on April 30 and International Workers’...

Easing into the day

Easing into the day. Enjoying a dip in the sea as the Sun rises over Nha Trang beach, Vietnam.

Cool, calm and with a handful of ice-cold robusta & arabica

Cool, calm and with a handful of ice-cold robusta & arabica to start the day. Enjoying iced coffee (50% robusta, 50% arabica) with milk,...

A serene start to a beautiful day in Vietnam

A beautiful day dawns … in the tranquil beach pool at Ana Beach House Bar & Restaurant, Nha Trang, Vietnam.

Sunrise serendipity in the swimming pool

Ahh … hit the pool for those early morning laps. The Sun is rising over the tranquil beach, at Ana Beach House Bar &...

Coffee: the brew for thinking drinking

Coffee cogitation. An activity recommended to people of all ages! Coffee is integral to the Vietnam way of life, and there is seemingly a...

All your eggs are in the one basket, at Vietnam market

All your eggs in one basket, at the Vietnam market: Fresh chicken eggs, duck eggs, little quail eggs (very tasty), balut (embryo/fetus eggs, not...
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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.