INDONESIA | Monday, 21 Oct 2013 | Photo Gallery
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INDONESIA | Monday, 21 Oct 2013 | Views [9635] | Comments [1]
Ten days ago I arrived in Ubud and sat on this balcony to write my first blog from Bali. Although I didn't envisage still being here on this balcony, I had an inkling I wouldn't be going too far away. It is my last night in Bliss Bungalows as tomorrow ... Read more >
Tags: bali, bliss bungalows, monkeys, sangeh, tanah lot, tours, ubud
INDONESIA | Friday, 11 Oct 2013 | Views [2355]
The last 24 hours have been a series of delayed events but all followed by a great result.
Last night in Singapore I went to see the fountain and light show held every night at 8pm (there are some later performances too) at the Marina Bay Sands. You ... Read more >
Tags: bali, bliss bungalows, marina bay sands, singapore, ubud
INDONESIA | Friday, 11 Oct 2013 | Photo Gallery
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MALAYSIA | Wednesday, 9 Oct 2013 | Views [1583]
Leaving the world of medical care behind (which has been very good), I move to the north of the island where the best beaches are reported to be found. I plan to stay a couple of nights in Tanjong Bungah before moving to the island's 'jewel' - Batu Ferringhi ... Read more >
Tags: 1926 heritage hotel, acupuncture, penang, penang hill
MALAYSIA | Friday, 4 Oct 2013 | Views [1633]
The train finally rolled into Butterworth Station some 22 hours after leaving Bangkok. There were moments when it felt like time was standing still but overall, not a bad journey. The bottom bunks sell out well in advance and in fact the train is always ... Read more >
Tags: gleneagles medical centre, kimberley guest house, lam wah ee hospital, penang, temples
MALAYSIA | Thursday, 3 Oct 2013 | Photo Gallery
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THAILAND | Sunday, 22 Sep 2013 | Views [913]
Just because you have meticulously planned a journey, does not necessarily mean it will unfold as expected. The more you travel, the more you know flexibility is a vital key to getting the best out of a trip. Any number of things can require a ... Read more >
Tags: doctors in bangkok, dvts, health issues, medical care, medical insurance, phyathai hospital
THAILAND | Thursday, 19 Sep 2013 | Views [1823]
The 762 curves on the Pai to Chiang Mai road are calling. Leaving as I came, with backpack, but taking so many non-tangible souvenirs and some great memories. It seems a forgone concussion that I will return.
Finally getting around to taking a cookery ... Read more >
Tags: cheesecake, chok dee, cooking class, om garden, pai, pai hot springs, quarantine laws, shopping, thai massage, thailand
THAILAND | Saturday, 14 Sep 2013 | Photo Gallery
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THAILAND | Sunday, 8 Sep 2013 | Views [1383]
Thunder is booming out between the mountains and fat warm drops of rain are pelting down towards the eagerly waiting dry earth. Finally the humidity that saps all your energy disappears and standing out getting drenched is a welcome respite.
The month ... Read more >
Tags: cycling, dancing in the rain, meditation, om garden cafe, pai, shamballa reiki, spiritual energy, thailand, visa run
THAILAND | Tuesday, 27 Aug 2013 | Views [3717]
I love this place! There is something about Pai that is totally different from any of the other places I have been in Thailand. It has a certain energy that comes perhaps from being nestled away in between all the mountains. Yes there are tourists here, ... Read more >
Tags: cheesecake, cycling, nakhon chai air bus, om garden cafe, pai, scooter accidents, thailand, trains, walking street
THAILAND | Sunday, 25 Aug 2013 | Photo Gallery
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THAILAND | Monday, 19 Aug 2013 | Views [1031]
It's a long, long road with many a winding turn, that leads us through who knows where, who knows when (we'll arrive). There are famously 762 curves to negotiate, so if you get travel sick, take a pill or fly!
Chiang Mai was an enjoyable two ... Read more >
Tags: 762 bends, chiang mai, healing energy, inner struggle, pai, temples, thailand, volunteer, wats
SINGAPORE | Saturday, 17 Aug 2013 | Views [1414]
Getting around Singapore couldn't be easier. My first trip entails a sight-seeing tour on an open top bus. It may the ultimate tourist option, but it's a great way to get your bearings. What better start than to make my first watering hole stop the iconic ... Read more >
Tags: air asia, backpacking, grasslands coaches, kuala lumpur, lcct, seri pacific hotel, singapore, super nice
MALAYSIA | Saturday, 17 Aug 2013 | Photo Gallery
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SINGAPORE | Wednesday, 14 Aug 2013 | Views [1743]
It's quite staggering what you can pack into just under 700km2. How about 5.5m people, skyscrapers of all descriptions, parks, attractions and of course sufficient living space. Welcome to Singapore - island, city and state. A fusion of nationalities ... Read more >
Tags: asia, backpacking, capitalism, island. merlion, marina bay sands, pods, sentosa, singapore
SINGAPORE | Saturday, 10 Aug 2013 | Photo Gallery
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THAILAND | Friday, 26 Jul 2013 | Views [3477]
The 'quiet beach' on Koh Samui did not prove to be one of my best choices for getting off the tourist track. The hotel was on the wrong side of the main thoroughfare route around the island but did have a nice rooftop top pool & a decent library ... Read more >
Tags: basic, koh lanta, koh nang yuan, koh samui, koh tao, krabi, mai kaew cave swimming, primitive, sustainable, volunteering
THAILAND | Wednesday, 24 Jul 2013 | Photo Gallery
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