Remembering my adventures
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 →
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 →
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 →
An Old Lady with a Backpack 