Posts in category Columns

Here in Vietnam, crime surges are often experienced in the weeks leading up to Tet, yet lately there have been a number of incidents reported …

Last October my column was complaining about regulation gone mad – the recruitment company that had to cease operations for two weeks because it had …

I have a confession to make. I have lost friends and some of my family will not speak to me anymore. My heinous crime? I …

Asia presents expats with great opportunities to get fit, lose fat and look great. The lifestyle is more relaxed, gyms are more affordable, and personal …

Wandering through Thao Dien one hot afternoon, I stopped at Red Apron at 49J Quoc Huong, and started talking to Nguyen Khac Huy, the business …

Despite a quintessentially Scottish name, famous for the castle sitting on the bonny banks of Loch Ness in the Scottish highlands, Johann Urquhart was born …

Banh duc is a plain rice cake made from non-glutinous rice flour and water. You can find banh duc in pretty much every region of …

Recognised as one of the region’s top sailing schools, MANTA Sailing Club operates as a non-profit organisation committed to addressing marine conservation priorities of pollution, …

Being in Europe this summer, I realised how good we have it here in Vietnam when it comes to access to public wifi. At least …

I’m pleased if you’ve been attracted to my headline and perhaps reading my column for the first time. (Regular readers will know that my topics …

A while ago I had a conversation with a friend about so called crypto currencies, Bitcoin, Ethereum and the ilk.  We couldn’t agree on whether …

What lies behind you are some of the most important muscles in your body. Strong glutes are the key to improving posture, enhancing balance, boosting …

In vineyard terms, when vines reach an age of 30 then the vineyard qualifies for the title “old vines”. This title has acquired a certain …

Vietnamese culture is about sharing. The idea of one big steak for one is foreign to the Vietnamese people. Therefore it is often cut up …

In this month’s Community Focus column, we are continuing the theme of philanthropy, or the giving of one’s time, money, reputation or voice for social …

It is difficult to find and feed your dog a healthy, balanced diet from commercial dog food brands in Vietnam. One reason is the lack …