Posts in category Hancock in SE Asia

I first came to Southeast Asia, albeit very briefly, in 1987. I was passing through on my way to New Zealand and had a couple of …

This month marks the fifth anniversary of my arrival in Ho Chi Minh City after five years in Thailand and Cambodia. I came here almost …

Tet is a great time of year for the locals and can be equally interesting for expats. I stayed in town this year and enjoyed …

Well after a relatively quiet Christmas break, 2018 is well and truly upon us. As always, full of promise and confidence, people are declaring their …

I love my life here in Saigon, pollution not withstanding, but do love to get out of the city now and again for a change of …

It’s that time of year again. You know, when we are far enough into the wet season to really start getting fed up with it. …

Recently a sad story unfolded in District 2’s Thao Dien ward. A pet dog died and an autopsy found it had been poisoned. Over the …

Train travel is one of life’s great pleasures as far as I am concerned. There is no better way of chilling out whilst at the …

Over the last decade in Southeast Asia, I’ve seen lots of things that would be considered weird in the West. They seemed weird to me …

It’s tough to speak the language in Vietnam. As a foreigner, it really is something you dream of mastering. The reality of this occurring is …

Little more than a decade ago the Nhieu Loc – Thi Nghe Canal was a stinking mess, totally devoid of wildlife and full to the …

I’ve been here for four years now and feel quite settled. I have found Ho Chi Minh City a very friendly and pleasant place to …

Following a highly successful 25-year career as a singer/songwriter and musician, Keith Hancock pulled out of the rat race and moved to Southeast Asia in …