Any trip to Chiang Mai, in Northern Thailand, is not complete without a side trip to Chiang Rai. Located to the North East of Chiang Mai, it holds its own fascination for visitors to this part of the country. Many will decide to spend a couple of days there, but […]
When I first flew into Kuala Lumpur, I was non plussed. It was late at night, and the entire airport was closed. Even so, the trains were running, and within an hour I was in the City Centre hailing a cab. The city was quiet, and not much was moving […]
Since the last time we caught up in The Journey #11, I have been on the move quite a bit. It seems so long ago that I was in Australia now, as I have been to 3 countries since then. All in a very short period of time! It has […]
There are several tourist scams in Thailand, much as there are in any country. I have lived in Indonesia for years, and still see them happening. Nothing that I have seen anywhere, though, is as blatant, in your face or as prevalent as the Grand Palace Tuk Tuk Scam in […]
Kuala Lumpur is an amazing city. It is not a place that was high on my bucket list, but now that I have been there, it has left me wanting more. I am actually moving my schedule around as I write this article, just so that I have an excuse […]
KL Tower is one of the most impressive sights in Kuala Lumpur, and a must visit attraction for any visitors to the city. Standing at 421 meters, the tower can be seen from all over the city. While the nearby Petronas Twin Towers are a natural drawcard for visitors and […]
A visit to Kuala Lumpur is not complete without visiting the famous Petronas Twin Towers. In fact, I would almost say a visit to MALAYSIA is not complete without visiting them. They are an icon of not just the city, but the entire country, and were designed to be exactly […]
The Indonesian island of Bali is the holiday destination of choice for millions of people from all over the world. It’s not hard to see why, either, when it boasts world class surf, amazing scenery, beaches to die for, and people that are among the friendliest in the world. But […]
No matter where you are in the world, any conversation about beautiful beaches will, at some point, turn to Australia. This is no surprise, because with over 60,000 kilometers of incredible coastline, Australia is home to some of the best beaches in the world. The question is, though, which are […]
It had been over 2 years since I had been home. That was never the plan when I left Australia to travel the world, but Covid-19 had other plans. 25 months later, the time had come, and I booked the trip that I had been longing for. It was time […]
When it comes to sunsets, Uluwatu really has you spoilt for choice. The entire Bukit of Southern Bali is covered with amazing places to spend your evenings. Many of them, however, come with a hefty drinks tab and minimum spend. The locals, though, know exactly where to go to see […]
Well, what can I say? It’s so nice to be traveling again! Not that I am right now, but the tickets are in my pocket and all I need now is my Covid test. Then I am on my way! We have spent the past few weeks, since my last […]