If you are in Java or Bali and wish to travel from one to the other, then flying is not your only option. You can also travel by road, on a scooter, in a car or on a bus. To do this, you will need to cross between Java and […]
Pulau Merah is a place that I heard about several years ago when I first moved to Indonesia, but until recently haven’t had the opportunity to visit. Now, having been there and spent some time exploring the area, I wish I had made it sooner. Better known as Red Island […]
If you are in East Java, and have ever heard of Red Island, or Pulau Merah as it is known locally, then you will also know that there are many other wonderful beaches in the area. One of these is the beautiful Pantai Wedi Ireng, which is one of the […]
For the majority of visitors to Malaysia, Langkawi doesn’t really register on the radar until you arrive and first hear about it. Places like Kuala Lumpur, Penang and even Malacca are very well known internationally, but the tropical island group of Langkawi sort of gets hidden behind nearby places like […]
Ever since I became a full time traveler, I have become more and more conscious of how much luggage I carry. This is at the point that most of my trips these days are hand luggage only. On shorter trips, day trips and even just getting around Bali I usually […]
Langkawi is a tropical island that lies off the northwest coast of Malaysia, very close to the border with Thailand. Being so close to other tourist “island” hotspots, it often gets overlooked in favor of these other, more famous locations. Langkawi holds its own though, with gorgeous, jungle covered islands […]
Langkawi is a tropical island in Malaysia that sees thousands of international visitors every week. The trouble is that Langkawi is a little different to many of the popular island destinations that you may have been to or heard about. There is not that much information available online, and most […]
If you are every visiting Malaysia, then Langkawi just HAS to be on your list of places to see. And if you are in Langkawi, then the very top of THAT list will be the Langkawi Cable Car and Skybridge. The proper name for it is the Langkawi Skycab, but […]
I am a fan of the Kempinski Hotel brand. There. I said it. Although, if you are a regular reader of my blog, this will come as no surprise. Even as a budget traveler, I love Kempinski, even if I don’t get the chance to stay there very often. So, […]
Malaysia is an amazing and beautiful country with many places for tourists to visit. Chief among those are the capital of Kuala Lumpur and the island of Penang. Many people don’t realize though, that only a short drive south of Kuala Lumpur lies the beautiful and historical city of Malacca. […]
If you are ever flying to Kuala Lumpur, then you will find yourself landing at one of the two major International Airports that service the Malaysian capital. Like any major city in the world though, getting from the airport to where you want to go can be a challenge. Likewise, […]
If you are a dog lover, or pet lover in general, then you HAVE to visit The Huskitory on your next trip to Malacca, Malaysia. We came across this incredible place on our most recent visit, and without really knowing what to expect, stopped by to take a look. It […]