Piling on to a cramped boat, 8 of us settled in as we left the port and Labuan Bajo behind. My thoughts with it, my mind began to drift watching the sun bleached, rugged islands drift by. A rough savannah like terrain with stunted trees and shrubs dotted sporadically around the dull, dry brown landscape. … More Komodo – Land of Dragons
3:45… darkness still owned the night, but the countless stars signified a cloudless sky. Piling into a neon orange bemo, the twisting climb to Kelimutu National Park began. From the parking lot a short 30 minute walk lit by narrow beams of light from our torches brought me to the viewpoint. The darkness retreated as … More Kelimutu, Flores
In the most southern reaches of Laos, this often forgotten country or at least under explored is the Mekong archipelago which borders Cambodia. Known locally as Si Phan Don, to foreigners the Four Thousand Islands. Life goes by at a slower pace here for both the locals and travelers. It’s a very easy place to … More Four Thousand Islands, Laos
Penang being the culinary capital of Malaysia and a foodie’s paradise, while eating locally it is difficult to come by a bad meal. Maybe some are not as good as others, but bad… I don’t think so. Everywhere you go in this colonial city good eats can be found. It’s just a matter finding where … More Culinary Pilgrimage through Penang
Located ideally on Love Lane, the center of downtown Georgetown, it is almost nonsensical to stay anywhere else as a budget traveler. It has been a great base for both of my stays in Penang. An old colonial building as most are here, it is redone to look quite swanky inside with a lounge area, … More Reggae Penang, Malaysia
