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I can’t believe my trip is almost over. Its been amazing 99% of the time, and the 1% mostly represents moments when there’s been large bugs nearby. I will be rushing through my last few stops since I wound up spending much longer than I thought in some places. And I didn’t plan on having … Continue reading
August 28 – 31: Phnom Penh
Singapore Highs – Cleanliness and Quietness – Although Singapore is a major metropolitan city and a center of business in Asia, it manages to be ten times cleaner and quieter than all of the other large cities I’ve been in recently. This definitely has to do with the strict government regulations, but coming off of … Continue reading
I was disappointed when my time in Indonesia came to an end, as I had found a great group of kids to travel with. However, when my flight from Bali landed in Singapore I was happy for a few days of relaxation – not relaxation as in laying on a beach, but as in a … Continue reading
Indonesia Highs – Understanding Ramadan – Although I was in Malaysia during part of Ramadan, it was much more apparent during my traveling through Indonesia. At first I was a bit worried that it would negatively affect my trip, but it added a whole new side that I wouldn’t have imagined. Listening to the prayers … Continue reading
When our relaxation time at the Gilis was over, Dan and I decided to spend a few days back on Bali, in a town called Ubud – where Julia Roberts goes in Eat, Pray, Love. This is supposedly the “cultural” part of Bali, so we spent a day walking around to see different temples and … Continue reading
Although Gili T is well-known for its party atmosphere, there are some concessions made to the local community during Ramadan. Many of the bars shut down around 10 pm, so owners and staff can go home to their families to enjoy the traditional meal to break their daily fasts. Only a handful of bars are … Continue reading
August 24 – 28: Saigon
August 20 – 24: Hoi An
August 18 – 20: Hue
Off the Grid 