Favorite flight hub to reach SE Asia.
Day…??? Hard to believe I’ve only been traveling a few days! WOW! First, little to no jet lag. In flight, I used the homeopathic “no-jetlag”. If that is new for you, check it out: http://www.nojetlag.com/No-Jet-Lag-brochure.html Second, I drank plenty of water and took some Emergen-C in flight. And, I stayed a wake. Not for the […]
Kuala Lumpur and getting into travel rhythm Read More »
While sitting in Melenge Lestari, I did some writing reflecting on my experiences so I’d have them ready when posting. This is one of those. The last day in Gorontalo was a lazy day of relaxing, eating, writing and waiting for the evening ferry. As the day passed, more people showed up who were going
Togian Islands, trip from Gorontalo Read More »
The reality of traveling the way I am is that it does take time. Two days ago, I left Semporna by minivan and headed to the harbour. Through the downtown area, stumbling along to find the harbour and immigration, I finally made it to my boat. It cost for travel so much more than days
Travel realities as I sit in Balikpapan waiting nearly 7 hours…. Read More »
I walked around town and found the one hotel that has WiFi and even though I am not staying here, they gave me the password to use their system. The internet cafe next door was completely full. Not a tourist in sight, only small children playing computer games. So, here’s the latest scoop. I’m sitting
I’m here, wherever that is…. Read More »
Today, I went snorkeling. It was lovely, lots of fish, many turtles, moray eels, colorful fish, unusual and weird fish, and a lot of dead coral. Whether from dynamic fishing of years past or heating of the ocean, a lot of the coral was dead. When I was near live coral, the fish population exploded.
Mystery tour beginning tomorrow Read More »
This morning, I woke in Tanah Rata early to catch the 7:00 am shuttle for Penang. Fortunately, the shuttle only had six people on it so there was plenty of room. Tonight, if the shuttle is able to continue, they have 11 crowding into a 10 person fan. I say “IF” because we had to
I’ve landed in a lovely spot here in Tanah Rata, Daniels also known as Kang Traveller Lodge. It’s off the main street, very quiet, loaded with friendly staff and travelers with a great lounge area. The lounge area is covered and comes with free WiFi so I’m sitting at a grand table typing away and
Cameron Highlands and Tanah Rata Read More »
I stumbled upon a cool festival in Kuala Lumpur. Beneath the station for the light rail was a canal. The side walls of the canal had been painted a turquiose color. I noticed a few vehicles along the edges of the canal with cans, ladders and boxes scattered about. People were doing something to the
After an early morning walk through the jungle, I packed and took the boat across the river to Mama Chop Restaurant. Breakfast concluded, those of us catching a shuttle bus chugged up the steep hill for the bus stop. At that moment, I was envious of those with wheelies! My first shuttle left at 10:00
Made it to Cameron Highlands Read More »
Connections are poor and expensive here so this will be a quick update. I’m staying in the hostel portion of the Mutiara Resort. So much for the hostel, I’m the only one there so it’s a private room. Internet connections there cost $10 MYR per 30 minutes. For comparison, the hostel I’m booked to stay
Taman Negara Update Read More »
Reading an overview of Malaysia last August to see what was available, one place that jumped out to me was Taman Negara. It’s described as possibly the oldest rain forest on earth. It was one of the “must see” spots before I started. Now, more rested and wanting to get out of the city, I’m
Taman Negara, I’m leaving tomorrow Read More »
I went walking through the Lake District and took some photo’s of all the green. I thought that perhaps, my friends and family experiencing bitter cold and winter snows just might get a sense of warmth from a few photo’s. After three days now, it is glorious being surrounded by green. A storm hit here
For my stormy friends Read More »
With the time difference, I’m just getting rolling while many of you are winding down. Here’s a link to where I’m headed shortly. It’s about 13 kilometers from Kuala Lumpur (less than 9 miles) but takes nearly an hour on the local bus. I’m off to catch that bus and see what the rest of
Preview of Batu Caves Read More »
After getting tips this morning, I headed down the street toward China Town. It’s so different during the day than it is at night. On the way, I was looking for the Chinese Medicine pharmacy I was told about. They made sure to tell me to stay to the left side of the road or
First day in Kuala Lumpur and balancing my energy Read More »
“Are you traveling alone”….the question continues. Yes, I’m am traveling alone at the moment, but probably not in the next! Last night I had dinner with a Merat from Algeria. This morning, I met a young couple visiting KL from their home in Penang, one of the MUST SEE spots on my Malaysia itinerary. I
First day in Kuala Lumpur and a preview Read More »
Just now checked into my hostel here in Kuala Lumpur. It’s nearing 9:00 pm here, 6:00 am Colorado time. My body feels pretty good but sure it will love some rest. I’m going out for a walk in China Town after a quick shower. It’s only a block away. The trip here was great! Everything
Now officially in Kuala Lumpur, I made it! Read More »