We hired a tuk-tuk to take us to a few of Vientiane’s more significant temples today. We chose to go on the second day of Pi Mai Lao (Lao New Year) so…
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The Sunset Tour of Borobudur
Our first morning in Borobudur, on the island of Java, we woke up at 3:45 am to go on the sunrise tour. Ika, our homestay owner, had offered to drive us there….
A Date With Luis
A customer from Scandinavia invited Luis to work at his business in Norway. Luis, who has lived all his 24 years in Bali, has no idea what cold is.
Extending our Stay at Ani’s Villas
For a view of the beautiful Gunung Lebah Temple, hotel pool, surrounding greenery, the visiting monkey, and friendly staff, stay at Ani’s Villas in Ubud.
Thieving Monkeys and Sea Turtles at Uluwatu
Thieving monkeys are a big problem at Uluwatu. Our guide said if they snatched something of yours, you can sometimes get it back by bartering with food.
Tanah Lot, Land in the Sea
During low tide people can walk to the Tanah Lot. At high tide the temple appears as though it is floating in the ocean. I hope no one gets stranded.
Posing For a Photo at Goa Gajah
Two young Indonesian ladies taking selfies saw us and asked Kenric to take a photo of them. Then, they asked if Kenric would pose with them for photos.
Preparing for Nyepi
On Nyepi, monsters must believe that the village is abandoned so they choose to leave. That is why everyone remains silent and indoors with the lights off.
Brother’s Day Out
We went to one of Ipoh’s most famous attractions called Sam Poh Tong with my cousin’s two sons. I’m so glad my cousin trusted Kenric and me with the boys.
Grabing Our Way Around Phuket
By the end of the day we had been upgraded to “Silver.” It’s not always reassuring to be upgraded after using the service for only two weeks.