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Scene of the churning of the milk ocean – Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport, Thailand
Published on 2012-05-25 10:19:26
The impressive sculpture of the scene from the churning of the milk ocean in the departure hall at Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport. Travel Photos: Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport Photo Gallery Scene of the churning of the milk ocean – Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport, Thailand from Nomadic Notes Travel BlogScene of the churning of the milk ocean – Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport, Thailand from Nomadic Notes Travel Blog > read more
Vienna: My Grand Tour of Europe with Eurail
Published on 2012-05-20 15:48:06
Greetings from Vienna. After a wonderful 11 days in Jordan (which I am yet to blog about) I have arrived in Vienna for a relatively short trip to Europe. I have hinted that I may have a big travel project in Europe, and now that I am here I can confirm that I will be [...]Vienna: My Grand Tour of Europe with Eurail from Nomadic Notes Travel Blog > read more
Hong Kong skyline at night – Hong Kong
Published on 2012-05-18 00:06:24
Hong Kong has one of the most impressive city skylines in the world. At night the skyline is lit up with A Symphony of Lights, a light show synchronized to cheesy music. It’s an interesting to see once, but really, the skyline needs no enhancement. Travel Photos: Hong Kong Island Photo Gallery Hong Kong skyline [...]Hong Kong skyline at night – Hong Kong from Nomadic Notes Travel Blog > read more
Sunset on the beach, Camiguin – Philippines
Published on 2012-05-10 23:25:38
Camiguin is a small island in the Philippines that happens to have has more volcanos per square km than any other island on earth (making it a great mountain climbing island.) The island doesn’t have the white sandy beaches other Philippine islands are famous for. Despite this, the coconut trees at sunset look stunning. Travel [...]Sunset on the beach, Camiguin – Philippines from Nomadic Notes Travel Blog > read more
New Country Day: Jordan
Published on 2012-05-10 14:45:44
Country: Jordan Date: 9 May 2012 After spending the last seven months in Southeast Asia, Jordan has made for a refreshing New Country Day. Apart from a three day stopover in Dubai I haven’t been anywhere in the Middle East, so I am looking forward to exploring more of this part of the world. I [...]New Country Day: Jordan from Nomadic Notes Travel Blog > read more
Bangkok: On the road for the next two months
Published on 2012-05-08 03:28:05
Location: Bangkok – Thailand Date: 8 May 2012 Greetings from Bangkok. While I have extolled the virtues of living in Chiang Mai, particularly with its excellent cafe culture, every time I come back to Bangkok I feel like I should be spending some more living time here as well. It didn’t feel right to leave [...]Bangkok: On the road for the next two months from Nomadic Notes Travel Blog > read more
Lazi Convent, Siquijor – Philippines
Published on 2012-05-04 11:23:30
[Lazi Convent, Siquijor - Philippines] The island of Siquijor is infamous for black magic, to the point where at the ferry terminal there is a billboard proclaiming that there is in fact no black magic on this island. Even without black magic it was a island worthy of a visit. If you are novice motorbike [...]Lazi Convent, Siquijor – Philippines from Nomadic Notes Travel Blog > read more
30 cafes to visit in Chiang Mai
Published on 2012-05-03 02:21:44
A month of cafes in Chiang Mai – Thailand When in need of downtime to get projects done in Asia, Chiang Mai has been my home base of choice. I realised when I first started coming here that this city is a cafe wonderland. With so many cafes with wifi, it is an easy place [...]30 cafes to visit in Chiang Mai from Nomadic Notes Travel Blog > read more
Tagbilaran Church, Bohol – Philippines
Published on 2012-04-27 00:08:24
Tagbilaran is the capital of the island of Bohol (the land of tarsiers.) As per usual the nicest building in the city is the principal church. You will also seemingly find a tricycle taxi (pictured) for approximately every 6.3 residents of the city. Photo Gallery: Bohol Travel Photos Tagbilaran Church, Bohol – Philippines from Nomadic [...]Tagbilaran Church, Bohol – Philippines from Nomadic Notes Travel Blog > read more
Philippine Jeepney, Cebu – Philippines
Published on 2012-04-19 21:43:11
Spend more than five minutes in the Philippines and you will spot your first Jeepney. They are all over the Philippines and the paint jobs vary wildly in their outrageousness. This one was spotted at the Carbon Market in Cebu City. Photo Gallery: Cebu City Travel Photos Philippine Jeepney, Cebu – Philippines from Nomadic Notes [...]Philippine Jeepney, Cebu – Philippines from Nomadic Notes Travel Blog > read more
Songkran in Chiang Mai – The worlds greatest water fight
Published on 2012-04-16 13:32:56
Songkran in Chiang Mai I’ve had many friends over the years rave about how good Songkran is, so naturally I had to find out for myself. I have already attended one incredible festival in Chiang Mai, the Yi Peng Lantern Festival, which I didn’t think could be topped. I would have to say that Songkran [...]Songkran in Chiang Mai – The worlds greatest water fight from Nomadic Notes Travel Blog > read more
Bacuit Archipelago, Palawan – Philippines
Published on 2012-04-13 04:11:49
[7 Commandos Beach in the Bacuit Archipelago, Palawan - Philippines.] The Bacuit Archipelago was pretty much everything I had hoped the Philippines would be like – little islands with white sandy beaches and seas with ridiculous shades of blue. The Bacuit Archipelago is close to El Nido in Palawan. Travel Photos: Bacuit Archipelago Photo Gallery [...]Bacuit Archipelago, Palawan – Philippines from Nomadic Notes Travel Blog > read more
Bangkok from the air
Published on 2012-04-05 23:20:21
I always try and get a window seat on short haul flights as I never tire of looking at cities from the air. On my flight from Yangon to Bangkok there was the not uncommon backlog of flights waiting to land at BKK. While waiting for a landing slot we were treated to 10 minutes [...]Bangkok from the air from Nomadic Notes Travel Blog > read more
Chiang Mai – Where everybody knows your name
Published on 2012-04-04 11:34:46
Greetings from Chiang Mai. I’ve arrived back to my home away from home after five weeks in the Philippines, topped off with a four day stopover in Hong Kong. After that much time on the road I will be here for the next month to catch up on some much needed work. I have been [...]Chiang Mai – Where everybody knows your name from Nomadic Notes Travel Blog > read more
Boy on U Bein Bridge, Amarapura – Myanmar
Published on 2012-03-30 06:24:23
At 1.2 km long U Bein Bridge is the longest teak bridge in the world. The bridge crosses over a shallow lake at Amarapura (now a suburb of Mandalay), which was the former captial of Burma. Most guides recommend coming out in the evening to catch the bridge at sunset. I was leaving that day [...]Boy on U Bein Bridge, Amarapura – Myanmar from Nomadic Notes Travel Blog > read more
My first mountain climb – Mt Hibok-Hibok in the Philippines
Published on 2012-03-28 06:28:29
I love a good walk. I can wander the streets of New York or London all day no problem. While I am at ease on flat urban terrain, I have never attempted a mountain climb before. On my trip to the Philippines I figured this was the ideal place to test my flatland legs on [...]My first mountain climb – Mt Hibok-Hibok in the Philippines from Nomadic Notes Travel Blog > read more
Mandalay Palace, Mandalay – Myanmar
Published on 2012-03-23 09:12:51
Ahh Mandalay, surely one of the most evocotive destination names in the world (up there with Zanzibar and Timbuktu). Rudyard Kipling may have had something to do with that with his poem (On the road to) Mandalay. For our generation, being in the middle of a land that has been under an economic embargo, Mandalay [...]Mandalay Palace, Mandalay – Myanmar from Nomadic Notes Travel Blog > read more
Leg rowing fisherman, Inle Lake – Myanmar
Published on 2012-03-16 13:05:24
A leg rowing fisherman on Inle Lake, rowing with one leg while controlling a net. As with any great skill, they make it look so easy to balance at the end of a small boat with an oar wrapped around their leg. I’m sure I would end up in the drink after 2 seconds of [...]Leg rowing fisherman, Inle Lake – Myanmar from Nomadic Notes Travel Blog > read more
Aww, Tarsiers – The unofficial mascot of Bohol
Published on 2012-03-13 11:45:03
With my time in the Philippines ticking by, I reluctantly dragged myself away from Palawan to give some other destinations in the Philippines half a chance. One of those places was the island of Bohol and a visit to its star residents, the tarsier. [Tarsier in Bohol, Philippines] While various species of the tarsier can [...]Aww, Tarsiers – The unofficial mascot of Bohol from Nomadic Notes Travel Blog > read more
Boy monk at a monastery near Kalaw – Myanmar (Burma)
Published on 2012-03-09 03:38:52
Boy monk at a Buddhist monastery near Kalaw, eager to show me his best lotus. Travel Photos: Kalaw Photo Gallery Boy monk at a monastery near Kalaw – Myanmar (Burma) from Nomadic Notes Travel BlogBoy monk at a monastery near Kalaw – Myanmar (Burma) from Nomadic Notes Travel Blog > read more
Temples of the ancient city of Bagan – Myanmar (Burma)
Published on 2012-03-01 19:25:24
Some of the 2000+ temples of the ancient city of Bagan, Myanmar. Travel Photos: Bagan Photo Gallery Temples of the ancient city of Bagan – Myanmar (Burma) from Nomadic Notes Travel BlogTemples of the ancient city of Bagan – Myanmar (Burma) from Nomadic Notes Travel Blog > read more
Coffee Of The Day: El Nido, Palawan, Philippines
Published on 2012-02-28 05:56:09
It’s been a while since I’ve done a coffee of the day, so I’m making a comeback post in style. [Coffee Of The Day: El Nido, Palawan, Philippines] I arrived in El Nido after a cramped, knee busting, 6 hour mini van ride from Puerto Princesa. After being uncanned from our sardine tin I headed [...]Coffee Of The Day: El Nido, Palawan, Philippines from Nomadic Notes Travel Blog > read more
Sule Pagoda and City Hall, Yangon – Myanmar
Published on 2012-02-24 07:04:02
Sule Pagoda (Paya) is the central point of the city of Yangon, occupying a roundabout next to the British era City Hall. While nowhere near as impressive as the Shwedagon Pagoda, the pagoda must surely be the worlds most scenic roundabout. Travel Photos: Yangon Photo Gallery Sule Pagoda and City Hall, Yangon – Myanmar from [...]Sule Pagoda and City Hall, Yangon – Myanmar from Nomadic Notes Travel Blog > read more
New Country Day: The Philippines
Published on 2012-02-22 04:01:05
Country: The Philippines Date: 21 February 2012 [People keep telling me it's more fun in The Philippines] Greetings from The Philippines, my first new country for 2012. Considering how much time I spend in Southeast Asia I can’t believe it has taken me so long to get here. My friends who have travelled to The [...]New Country Day: The Philippines from Nomadic Notes Travel Blog > read more
Loi Krathong Parade, Chiang Mai – Thailand
Published on 2012-02-17 09:54:14
Loi Krathong is a Thai Buddhist festival that is celebrated in November, depending on the lunar cycle. The festival also occurs around the same time as Yi Peng in Northern Thailand, so if you want to experience a sensory overload of Thai culture, head up to Chiang Mai around the end of October. Travel Photos: [...]Loi Krathong Parade, Chiang Mai – Thailand from Nomadic Notes Travel Blog > read more
Evening at Wat Arun, Bangkok – Thailand
Published on 2012-02-10 04:43:11
Wat Arun Rajwararam is located on the west bank of the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok. It is known as the Temple of the Dawn, though it looks good at dusk as well. This photo was taken from The Deck, a restaurant that sits by the river opposite the temple. Travel Photos: Bangkok Photo Gallery [...]Evening at Wat Arun, Bangkok – Thailand from Nomadic Notes Travel Blog > read more
In Pictures: A day on Inle Lake – Myanmar
Published on 2012-02-05 02:48:26
My trip to Myanmar (Burma) was already off to a flying start, with highlights such as the Shwedagon Pagoda in Yangon and cycling around the temples of Bagan. I had heard much of these places so I was prepared to be wowed (which I was). What I didn’t figure on was how much of a [...]In Pictures: A day on Inle Lake – Myanmar from Nomadic Notes Travel Blog > read more
Tea at the spice market, Istanbul – Turkey
Published on 2012-02-02 21:20:42
One of my favourite travel activities is wandering around food markets. I don’t cook, and I wouldn’t know what to do with half the stuff that is sold anyway, yet I still love to see food on display. Neatly stacked food in piles is an artform in itself, and I tend to head to a [...]Tea at the spice market, Istanbul – Turkey from Nomadic Notes Travel Blog > read more
The Great Theatre of Ephesus, Turkey
Published on 2012-01-27 00:34:48
The Great Theatre of Ephesus, Turkey. Ephesus is one of the best preserved classical cities the Mediterranean region. With the excavated streets connecting well preserved/restored Roman structures, such as the Great Theatre, you can get a feel for what a Roman city might have looked like. The Great Theatre of Ephesus, Turkey from Nomadic Notes [...]The Great Theatre of Ephesus, Turkey from Nomadic Notes Travel Blog > read more
A visa run to Singapore
Published on 2012-01-21 03:38:26
I am spending a few months in Thailand on a basic tourist visa, which means that after one month I have to leave and reenter to start a new visa. The previous month I went to Myanmar for 3 weeks. This time around I had not planned for a new country visit, so a short [...]A visa run to Singapore from Nomadic Notes Travel Blog > read more
Blue Travertines, Pamukkale – Turkey
Published on 2012-01-20 11:26:33
The terraces of Pamukkale (“cotton castle” in Turkish) are formed by sedimentary rock (Travertine) deposited by water from hot springs which cascade down from a plateau. Blue Travertines, Pamukkale – Turkey from Nomadic Notes Travel BlogBlue Travertines, Pamukkale – Turkey from Nomadic Notes Travel Blog > read more
Fairy Chimneys of Goreme – Turkey
Published on 2012-01-12 21:11:41
Goreme (Göreme) in the Cappadocia region of Turkey. Cappadocia is famous for the rock formations known as “fairy chimneys“. Goreme is in a valley of fairy chimneys, and some of the houses are even built within the the rock formations. Fairy Chimneys of Goreme – Turkey from Nomadic Notes Travel BlogFairy Chimneys of Goreme – Turkey from Nomadic Notes Travel Blog > read more
Guard at Ataturk’s memorial tomb, Ankara – Turkey
Published on 2012-01-06 16:03:11
Guard at Anıtkabir (memorial tomb) of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, Ankara – Turkey. Atatürk was the founder and first president of the Republic of Turkey. Guard at Ataturk’s memorial tomb, Ankara – Turkey from Nomadic Notes Travel BlogGuard at Ataturk’s memorial tomb, Ankara – Turkey from Nomadic Notes Travel Blog > read more
The temples of Bagan – Myanmar
Published on 2012-01-05 08:12:09
After visiting the incredible Shwedagon Pagoda in Yangon I was wondering if anything could top that in Myanmar? It didn’t take long to find out, with my next stop at Bagan. [Temples on the Bagan Plain] Ancient Bagan Bagan is the site of a ruined city in central Myanmar that was a powerful capital nearly [...]The temples of Bagan – Myanmar from Nomadic Notes Travel Blog > read more
Hawa Mahal, Jaipur – India
Published on 2011-06-30 22:31:40
[Hawa Mahal, Jaipur - India] Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds) in Jaipur, Rajasthan. The building is made from of pink and red sandstone, like many of the buildings of Jaipur, which gives the city its name of the Pink City. Hawa Mahal, Jaipur – Indi > read more
Music, business and coffee culture in Seattle
Published on 2011-06-28 15:57:16
Seattle has been on my go to list since before I started travelling internationally. Yet even after eight previous visits to the USA I had still not made it to the Pacific Northwest. So after attending TBEX in Vancouver, I finally got the chance to v > read more
Humayuns Tomb, Delhi – India
Published on 2011-06-23 19:10:37
[Humayuns Tomb, Delhi - India] Humayuns Tomb is the tomb of the Mughal Emperor Humayun. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, one of the three that can be found in Delhi. Humayuns Tomb, Delhi – India from Nomadic Notes Travel BlogHumayuns Tomb, D > read more
Flight Review: go! Mokulele – Honolulu to Kahului
Published on 2011-06-20 20:48:12
Booking my Hawaiian inter-island flight from Oahu to Maui, I discovered there isn’t alot of choice. Two airlines were offering the route from Honolulu to Kahului – Hawaiian Airlines and go! Mokulele. I booked the latter purely on price. [ > read more
Wat Srisuphan, Chiang Mai – Thailand
Published on 2011-06-17 06:50:31
[Wat Srisuphan, Chiang Mai - Thailand] In a distinct change of pace from the uniform Thai wat style, Wat Srisuphan is covered in pure silver. Wat Srisuphan, Chiang Mai – Thailand from Nomadic Notes Travel BlogWat Srisuphan, Chiang Mai – T > read more
Armenian Street, Georgetown Penang – Malaysia
Published on 2011-06-09 23:46:56
Lebuh Armenian (Armenian Street) is the core zone of the Unesco World Heritage Site of Georgetown on the island of Penang – Malaysia. Armenian Street, Georgetown Penang – Malaysia from Nomadic Notes Travel BlogArmenian Street, Georgetown > read more
Kahului Airport: Heading to TBEX Vancouver
Published on 2011-06-08 18:22:04
A brief Where I’m At update from Kahului Airport in Maui. I’m on my way to Vancouver for the TBEX ’11 conference of travel bloggers, writers and new media creators. I went to last years event in New York and was so impressed with th > read more
Maui: Paradise lost and found
Published on 2011-06-07 20:31:57
When sticker shock and reverse culture shock kicks in Maui and I didn’t get off to a good start. I didn’t know what was wrong at first, but after chatting online to anyone who would listen, I was diagnosed with reverse culture shock. I di > read more
Where I Stayed: Paradise Bay Resort – Hawaii
Published on 2011-06-07 13:55:20
The last time I came to Hawaii I stayed the entire time in Waikiki, so on this trip when I was offered the chance to stay on the windward side of Oahu, I gladly took up the offer to stay somewhere different. Paradise Bay Resort is located near Kaneoh > read more
Walking Buddha, Sukhothai – Thailand
Published on 2011-06-02 20:13:31
Walking Buddha at Wat Sa Si at the Sukhothai Historical Park, Thailand. Walking Buddha, Sukhothai – Thailand from Nomadic Notes Travel BlogWalking Buddha, Sukhothai – Thailand from Nomadic Notes Travel Blog > read more
Hawaii: On the road again
Published on 2011-05-31 23:25:01
It’s been a while since my last update – two continents ago in fact – back in Kuala Lumpur. Since then I was back in Melbourne for 2 weeks, wrapping up loose ends from my old residency and catching up with family and friends. As I a > read more
Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep, Chiang Mai – Thailand
Published on 2011-05-26 19:21:14
Wat Phrathat is an impressive Buddhist temple on Doi Suthep, a mountain that overlooks the city of Chiang Mai, Thailand. Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep, Chiang Mai – Thailand from Nomadic Notes Travel BlogWat Phrathat Doi Suthep, Chiang Mai – Th > read more
Lonely Beach, Koh Chang – Thailand
Published on 2011-05-20 03:15:39
[Lonely Beach at Koh Chang, Thailand.] Like Koh Samet, I heard mixed reviews about Koh Chang, particularly about the overdevelopment of the island. Travel is a relative experience though, and I found Chang not as developed as Samui and Phuket, thus n > read more
Sai Kaew Beach, Koh Samet – Thailand
Published on 2011-05-13 02:34:32
Hat Sai Kaew (Sai Kaew Beach). Koh Samet is close enough to Bangkok to make it an easy weekend trip, but it wasn’t as overrun as I thought it would be. Maybe it was because it was the first beach I had seen in a while but I liked it here. The s > read more
Kuala Lumpur – Wrapping up eight months in Asia
Published on 2011-05-10 22:35:44
After eight months of travel in Asia I find myself back where I started in Kuala Lumpur. What an incredible eight months it has been. Two months in China, a month in India and three months in Thailand, punctuated by many visits to Malaysia, including > read more
Coffee of the day: Varanasi – India
Published on 2011-05-08 21:13:38
Varanasi has always been high on my list of places to visit in India. Before coming here I knew that Varanasi was famous for the ghats (steps) that lead to the Ganges river. Varanasi is well known for the funeral pyres where devout Hindu’s cons > read more
Marina Bay Sands Pool – Singapore
Published on 2011-05-06 02:43:50
I had the pleasure of staying at the Marina Bay Sands in Singapore. The crowning feature of the hotel is the 150 metre long infinity pool that sits on top of the three hotel towers with an unobstructed view of the Singapore skyline. Marina Bay Sands > read more
Seeking Nirvana in Bodhgaya – Where the Buddha attained enlightenment
Published on 2011-05-02 08:55:19
India has three of the four most important Buddhist pilgrimage sites in the world, with the fourth being in Nepal. That is an impressive heritage for a country that counts less than one percent of its population as Buddhist (though ask any business m > read more
Wat Bupparam, Chiang Mai – Thailand
Published on 2011-04-29 01:38:36
[Wat Bupparam, Chiang Mai - Thailand] There are seemingly as many Wats as there are Songthaew (public pick-up taxi) in Chiang Mai. Now if only there was a 7-Eleven somehow in the frame, and this would have been the quintessential Chiang Mai photograp > read more
On On Hotel, Phuket Town – Thailand
Published on 2011-04-22 00:43:10
[On On Hotel, Phuket Town - Thailand] Phuket Town is a good alternative for accommodation away from the touristy beaches of Phuket, such as Patong Beach. The town has a good stock of Sino-Portuguese houses and no tacky tourist shops (or girly bars). > read more
In Pictures: The Taj Mahal – India
Published on 2011-04-20 03:57:27
If there is one building that carries a load of expectation on its shoulders (roof? dome?), that would be the Taj Mahal. Only good is ever spoken of this Wonder of the World, so I naturally wondered if it would live up to its expectations. [First gli > read more
Bangkok’s full name, Bangkok – Thailand
Published on 2011-04-15 05:23:53
[The full name of Bangkok, inscribed in front of the Bangkok Administrative Building] Bangkok’s name in Thai is Krung Thep Maha Nakhon (Krung Thep for short). It’s official long name is a whole other mouthful all together. In fact it is t > read more
Kellie’s Castle, Batu Gajah – Malaysia
Published on 2011-04-08 18:57:30
Not far from the city of Ipoh in the state of Perak is a curious building known as Kellie’s Castle. It is actually an unfinished mansion built by Scottish planter, William Kellie Smith. This grand home features Malaysia’s first elevator a > read more
Where I Stayed: New King Guesthouse, Delhi – India
Published on 2011-04-07 18:29:00
When arriving at a new place late at night I like to have my accommodation booked in advance, and this was the case for my trip to Delhi. I stayed at the New King Guesthouse, which I picked for its location, the airport pick up service and most impor > read more
Delhi – Something Old, Something New
Published on 2011-04-06 10:18:36
Location: Delhi – India Date: 6 April 2011 It’s been a while since I have woken up briefly forgetting where I am, which was how I woke up in my first morning in Delhi. Outside there was sound of sweet Indian music (the good stuff, with si > read more
Petronas Towers, Kuala Lumpur – Malaysia
Published on 2011-04-01 08:30:19
The Petronas Towers were the tallest buildings in the world from 1998 to 2004. While they are not the tallest anymore, they still remain as one of my favourite Supertalls. It is possible to go up the towers for free – you just have to get there > read more
Chiang Mai: My Second Home?
Published on 2011-03-30 04:47:48
Editorial Note: This is the first post in the Where I’m At series which falls on a travel day. I was debating with myself how to title the Where part: Chiang Mai, CNX, Up In The Air, or Kuala Lumpur, which parts of this post was put together in > read more
Old Town, Kuching – Malaysia
Published on 2011-03-24 23:07:14
[Jalan Bishopsgate, Kuching - Malaysia] Kuching is the capital of the Malaysian state of Sarawak, and is the largest city in Borneo. Jalan Bishopsgate (Bishopsgate Street) in Kuching’s old town. The building in the background is the The new Sar > read more
Chiang Mai: Cafe wonderland
Published on 2011-03-23 12:09:58
Having secured a visa for India, I have been happy to stay put in Chiang Mai, get some hours in for work and hang out with the large remote workers community that calls Chiang Mai home. If there is one thing I love about Chiang Mai, it is the cafes. > read more
Beach Monkeys, Bako National Park – Malaysia
Published on 2011-03-18 07:31:02
Silver Leaf Monkeys (silvered langurs) on the beach at Bako National Park, near Kuching, in Sarawak (Malaysian Borneo). > read more
I’m going to India
Published on 2011-03-16 10:58:27
Happy to report that after the misadventures of trying to get a visa while in Malaysia, I now have a visa for India. I last went to India in 2007 and I had hoped to come back more than once every four years, even if only for business. So I will be ba > read more
Omar Ali Saifuddin Mosque, Bandar Seri Begawan – Brunei
Published on 2011-03-11 00:22:25
The Omar Ali Saifuddin Mosque and ceremonial ship, Bandar Seri Begawan – Brunei. The building is built in an artificial lagoon and the main dome is covered in pure gold. > read more
Chiang Mai – An India visa run, in Thailand.
Published on 2011-03-09 06:56:29
Greetings from Chiang Mai, Thailand. This was not the greetings I was expecting to do for the rest of the year, but Indian bureaucracy had other ideas. I went to Penang with the intention of getting a visa for India while I was there. When I applied > read more
War Memorial, Pulau Labuan – Malaysia
Published on 2011-03-04 03:45:29
Labuan is a small island off the coast of Sabah, Borneo. There are many WWII war memorials here as this was the place that Japan surrendered Borneo to Australian forces in 1945. Labuan is now an offshore financial centre, with lower tax rates than th > read more
Penang – My (temporary) island home
Published on 2011-03-02 05:59:05
Where I’m At: Penang – Malaysia. Greetings from Penang. I have been here for nearly a month now, staying in the World Heritage City of Georgetown. I have been here several time before on shorter visits, and I always knew I would come back > read more
Mt Kinabalu, Kinabalu National Park – Malaysia
Published on 2011-02-24 23:49:53
Mt Kinabalu is in the Malaysian state of Sabah in Northern Borneo. You can see the mountain from Kota Kinabalu (about 80km away) and it is even represented on the Sabah State flag. At a height of 4,095 metres, that makes it almost twice as high as th > read more
Sabah State Mosque, Kota Kinabalu – Malaysia
Published on 2011-02-18 01:14:51
Sabah State Mosque, Kota Kinabalu – Malaysia. > read more
Visiting a coffee farm in Thailand
Published on 2011-02-16 01:40:06
Coffee Journey – A tour for those who love coffee I can’t remember the last time I went on a tour that went more than a day. It is possible that I have never been on such a tour (really, I can’t remember). So I find it remarkable th > read more
Street Market, Hong Kong SAR – China
Published on 2011-02-10 22:36:47
Bowrington Road market, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong SAR – China. > read more
Oriental Pearl Tower, Shanghai – China
Published on 2011-02-04 02:40:14
Oriental Pearl Tower, Shanghai – China. > read more
Fish Woman, Gulangyu Island – China
Published on 2011-01-27 23:59:13
Fish Woman, Gulangyu Island – China. > read more
Ornamental street signs of Thailand
Published on 2011-01-26 02:23:06
I am a fan of making functional items beautiful. From fire hydrants in Tokyo to seats in the south of France, I pay attention to small details that adds a bit of beauty to the world. In Thailand many cities across the nation decorate their street sig > read more
Old Town, Xiamen – China
Published on 2011-01-20 21:12:59
Rubbish bikes in the old town area of Xiamen, China. > read more
Sacred Heart Cathedral, Guangzhou – China
Published on 2011-01-14 01:55:30
Cathedral of the Sacred Heart of Jesus of Guangzhou. > read more
Where I Stayed: Marina Bay Sands – Singapore
Published on 2011-01-11 03:37:39
I pass through Singapore at least once a year as it is such a convenient travel hub. Over the last couple of years I have been wondering, “what is that thing being built at Marina Bay?”. The answer is the Marina Bay Sands. [Marina Bay San > read more
Rua Felicidade, Macau SAR – China
Published on 2011-01-07 05:29:00
Rua Felicidade early in the morning, Macau SAR – China. > read more
Travel Competitions: Win a $200 hotel credit from Hotelclub
Published on 2011-01-06 07:29:42
I am starting a Travel Competitions category, and I have a great prize to giveaway first up: A $200 hotel credit from HotelClub. With over 69,000 Hotels in over 138 Countries, this prize is useful for everyone. You could spend a night in New York, or > read more
Red Panda, Chengdu – China
Published on 2010-12-31 02:16:11
A Red Panda at the Giant Panda Breeding Research Base in Chengdu. I feel sorry for these little fellas, and not just because they are endangered. They share their home with the Giant Panda, who are the limelight hogs of the animal kingdom in China. > read more
52 inspiring Buddhist quotes and sayings on life
Published on 2010-12-29 00:52:04
Wat Phra Singh in Chiang Mai is one of the biggest Buddhist temples in the city. It houses the Phra Buddha Sihing, an important Buddha statue. In the Wat compound there are famous buddhist quotes and sayings attached to trees throughout the garden, w > read more