FEBRUARY 7 - 14, 2026 BOU SAVY GUESTHOUSE had their own tuktuk drivers to take us to the sites for the three-day pass to Angkor Wat. All transportation was very reasonably priced, super friendly and (rough) English speaking, but very much appreciated. Cold water was kept in a cooler under our seat and provided whenever... Continue Reading →
CAMBODIA – SIEM REAP
FEBRUARY 7 - 14, 2026 Siem Reap is more than just the famous Angkor Wat, which I wrote about in a separate blog. This one is about the other stuff to see and do. First of all, entering Cambodia. We had to apply for an online e-visa. No problem. There was no charge. A pleasant... Continue Reading →
THAILAND – KANCHANABURI
FEBRUARY 3, 2026 Kanchanaburi, located 3 hours west of Bangkok, is home to the legendary Bridge over the River Kwai and the "Death Railway". The movie "Bridge over the River Kwai" was actually filmed in Sri Lanka. We caught an early morning bus to Kanchanaburi. A local taxi (actually the back of a truck) offered to... Continue Reading →
THAILAND – ANCIENT CITY & SANCTUARY of TRUTH
FEBRUARY 2, 2026 I am covering two sites into one because the Ancient City had a replica of the Sanctuary of Truth, which we saw a couple of days later. The Ancient City is the world's largest outdoor museum. It is privately owned and was established in 1972. It covers 200 acres (320 hectares), in... Continue Reading →
THAILAND – AYUTTHAYA
JANUARY 27 - 31, 2026 Ayutthaya was a Kingdom or Empire in Siam (present-day Thailand) between 1351 and 1767. It was considered one of the three great powers of Asia, along with India and China. Archaeological evidence has proven that the area was a powerhouse pre-1300s, as far back as the 11th century. The kingdom's... Continue Reading →
THAILAND – BANGKOK
JANUARY 20 - 26, 2026 We have gotten lazy (or smart) regarding transportation from the airport to our accommodation. On this trip, it has been cheaper to stay in hotels rather than Airbnb. When I make a reservation through Booking.com it gives me the option to book a taxi waiting at the airport and take... Continue Reading →
BRUNEI – BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN
JANUARY 16 - 20, 2026 Brunei is a tiny country on the northern coast of the island of Borneo, on the South China Sea. It is surrounded by Malaysia on the land side. It has under a half million people, with approximately 64,000 living in the capital of Bandar Seri Begawan. It is ruled by... Continue Reading →
MALAYSIA – GENERAL NOTES
TOILETS There is no toilet paper in the stalls. There is a big dispenser on the wall as you walk into the main area. However, always have your own paper with you because sometimes the big dispenser is empty. Always grab a few restaurant napkins, they work! There are usually one or two western sit-down... Continue Reading →
BORNEO – MALAYSIA – SANDAKAN
JANUARY 10-16, 2026 Many years ago someone had given me a travel magazine with a feature on Borneo and the orangutans. The bug was planted! Now here I am!! Borneo is the world's third largest island. It has flora and fauna found only on this island. It is divided into three nations: Indonesia controls the... Continue Reading →
MALAYSIA – IPOH
JANUARY 6-9, 2026 Ipoh used to have the nickname "City of Millionaires" from its tin mining heyday. There is evidence of the affluence it once had; but sadly, we found the city to be a shadow of what it once was. The former grand buildings now had paint peeling and many were covered in vines.... Continue Reading →