A two-hour ferry ride from Phi Phi is the famous island of Phuket. We decided to stay in Phuket Town’s historic district. It’s far away from the craziness of the beaches and after Phi Phi we felt we needed a quieter area. Continue reading “Thailand – Phuket Island”
Krabi is a sleepy seaside town at the mouth of the Krabi River as it enters the Andaman Sea. It is a typical Thai city with mom and pop stores and local restaurants. It has a few touristy areas for the traveler, but it is mostly a jumping off point for island trips. Krabi has a nice river walk and has long-tail boat trips along the river through the mangrove forests. Continue reading “Thailand – South Andaman Sea”
At 1500 m elevation, the Cameron Highlands are a nice escape from the heat. This area is famous for its tea plantations, though they also have many strawberry and vegetable farms and honey producers. Continue reading “Malaysia – Cameron Highlands, Georgetown and Langkawi”
The capital of Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur (known as KL), is a modern city with stunning high rises, an efficient metro system and high end shopping malls. But it is also a city of historic buildings, rustic homes and haphazard traffic rules. Continue reading “Kuala Lumpur – So much more than the Petronas Towers”
Kuching After a week in the Mulu jungle we were ready for a few days in a city, and Kuching … Continue reading Borneo, Part 4 – Exotic Flowers, Crazy Monkeys and Headhunters
Melaka This historical city has had many rulers over the last few centuries giving Melaka (Malacca) a rich history. Its … Continue reading Melaka, Malaysian historical city
This is a city with multiple personalities. From China Town and Little India’s chaos and old buildings to trendy and … Continue reading Singapore
