Remembering my adventures
JANUARY 2-6, 2026 Cameron Highlands is a popular hill station in Pahang. It is known for its cool climate, lush tea plantations, vibrant flower gardens, strawberry farms, and hiking trails. We went because we heard it was nice. It had a very alpine feel to it. It was noticeably cooler, but by no means cold.... Continue Reading →
DECEMBER 26-30, 2025 George Town is another UNESCO World Heritage Site, famous for its unique cultural fusion of Malay, Chinese, Indian and British. It is the capital of the state of Penang. It was founded by Francis Light on July 17, 1786, when he first set foot at what is now Fort Cornwallis in the... Continue Reading →
DECEMBER 21-26, 2025 We took the bus from Melaka to Kuala Lumpur. The bus is cheap, luggage is included in the price and the seats are more comfortable than an airplane. The bus terminal in KL is massive, with 6 levels. It took us a while to sort out how to exit. When we left... Continue Reading →
DECEMBER 17 - 21, 2025 We took a bus from Singapore to Melaka, Malaysia. It has been said that if one can maneuver through the public transport in a foreign country, then there is nothing they cannot do. We received detailed instructions on how to get to the bus station, and even where to wait... Continue Reading →
DECEMBER 11 - 17, 2025 First off, let me dispel the rumour that Singapore is expensive. It is not! If you want to stay at the fancy hotels, eat in the fancy restaurants and shop 'til you drop, then it is expensive. However, decent mid-priced hotels and discount hostels are ever present. Street food will... Continue Reading →
DECEMBER 10, 2025 Although I wrote another article about specific things we saw and did in Ubud, I want to write some general notes. First of all, the weather here is a constant 28-30 C. (82-86F) It rains nearly every afternoon, in varying intensity. Bring an umbrella. Pack super light. You can buy cheap dresses,... Continue Reading →
NOVEMBER 16 - DECEMBER 9, 2025 After our little go-round with the taxi driver we checked into our hotel. WOW! For $21 / night, it was a steal! Nice big room, nice bathroom and our own balcony overlooking a ravine. With a swimming pool on the roof. There was even a menu that was cheaper... Continue Reading →
NOVEMBER 16, 2025 We made a deal with Made, our driver from the airport, for his uncle to take us to Ubud for 70,000 IDR per hour, as we wanted to stop at some sights along the way. He picked us up at 9:00 AM. The towns and villages blended into each other, with no... Continue Reading →
NOVEMBER 13-16, 2025 Tasmania was experiencing the coldest weather in 80 years. We decided to abandon the remaining time there and fly to a warmer climate. Bali was the cheapest last minute flight out. We made arrangements for a taxi to pick us up at the airport since it was going to be a late... Continue Reading →
NOVEMBER 4 - 13, 2025 We spent a great deal of time driving. Tasmania is not big, but the roads are winding so progress is slower than usual. GPS took us down some shortcuts that had us wondering where in the hell we were. Some roads did not give the mileage to the next town,... Continue Reading →
An Old Lady with a Backpack 