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Saturday Night’s Alright (For Writing)

March 19, 2014 By James Clark 24 Comments

Saigon Office

When you work for yourself you soon find what hours are the most productive for you. I was reflecting on this when I found myself in a Hanoi-style cafe in Saigon on a Saturday night. I usually walk around everywhere with my laptop, but this night I only had my notepad and pen at hand. […]

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Cost of living Vietnam: Ho Chi Minh City for $724 a month

November 20, 2012 By James Clark 64 Comments

Ho Chi Minh City Hall

[Ho Chi Minh City Hall] Here at nomadicnotes.com I keep a cost of living tally for when I spend a month at a time in one location. I had heard from some online business friends that Ho Chi Minh City (AKA Saigon) is the new hotspot for online entrepreneurs, so naturally I had to go […]

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Songkran in Chiang Mai: the worlds greatest water fight

April 16, 2012 By James Clark 27 Comments

Songkran - Thailand

Songkran in Chiang Mai I’ve had many friends over the years rave about how good Songkran is, so naturally I had to find out for myself. I have already attended one incredible festival in Chiang Mai, the Yi Peng Lantern Festival, which I didn’t think could be topped. I would have to say that Songkran […]

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My first mountain climb – Mt Hibok-Hibok in the Philippines

March 28, 2012 By James Clark 25 Comments

Mt Hibok-Hibok

I love a good walk. I can wander the streets of New York or London all day no problem. While I am at ease on flat urban terrain, I have never attempted a mountain climb before. On my trip to the Philippines I figured this was the ideal place to test my flatland legs on […]

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Chichen Itza is wonderful, but should it be a new 7 wonder of the world?

July 27, 2011 By James Clark 27 Comments

Chichen Itza

Being based in Playa del Carmen has been ideal for visiting the highlights of the Yucatan Peninsula. One sight that has been high on my visit list is Chichen Itza. Not counting Luxor Las Vegas or the Louvre Pyramid, this was the first time I have seen a pyramid. The Chichen Itza archaeological site contains […]

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In Pictures: The Taj Mahal – India

April 20, 2011 By James Clark 5 Comments

Taj Mahal

If there is one building that carries a load of expectation on its shoulders (roof? dome?), that would be the Taj Mahal. Only good is ever spoken of this Wonder of the World, so I naturally wondered if it would live up to its expectations. [First glimpse of the Taj Mahal] Walking through the gate […]

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Walking the length of Broadway, New York

August 4, 2010 By James Clark 33 Comments

Walking Broadway, New York

New York’s Broadway is a road that runs the entire length of the island of Manhattan (and continues through to the Bronx). Everyone has heard of Broadway, but before I first visited New York I just assumed it was the name of the theatre district. Ever since I discovered this geographic curiosity I have often […]

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