Kuta
Kuta in Lombok is supposed to be a surfing town. There are multiple surf schools, board shops and ding repair shops. It seems every …
Komodo Dragons and Underwater Wonders
No long term trip to Indonesia is complete without visiting Komodo National Park. It encompasses over 1,700 square kilometers (over 650 square miles), includes 29 …
A Tour of Bali
When I first visited Bali over 25 years ago, it struck me as one of the most beautiful places I had ever seen. Now, going …
Diving in Bali
While Bali has amazing culture and scenery above water, it also has some enchanting places to visit underwater. I dove in Nusa Lembongan, Tulamban (near …
Visiting Kuala Lumpur
How would I describe Kuala Lumpur? I’d say, for a large international capital city, it’s comfortable. It’s got a clean, modern central area, some more …
A Taste of Surfing in Java
Java is huge. It’s the 13th largest island in the world and has a population of over 150 million. I only explored a small sliver …
Going from Vientiane to Bangkok
Most people go from Vientiane to Bangkok either on an overnight train or on a short flight. But there were two sites I wanted to …
The Sleepy Capital of Vientiane
Vientiane is a bit like Laos in general: sleepy, relaxed and sometimes underappreciated. It’s also known as being kind of boring. The Amazon gag gift …
Escaping Vang Vieng
After the sublime beauty of Luang Prabang and the quiet charm of Kasi, Vang Vieng was something of a disappointment. It was a dusty, nondescript …
Four Days on a Motorcycle in Laos
The train from Luang Prabang to Vang Vien was completely packed. There were about 25% Westerners and the rest either Asian tourists or Lao. At …