Lombok Islands
GILI AIR AND GILI ASAHAN Gili Air Half of March is spent on two islands off the northwest coast of … Continue reading Lombok Islands
La Buan Bajo/Komodo National Park
We head from Bali to our furthest southeast destination – La Buan Bajo (red marker on map) on Flores Island. … Continue reading La Buan Bajo/Komodo National Park
Short stop in Bali
Three highlights of our short stay in the Indonesian province of Bali: a visit to a model, lived-in village; a … Continue reading Short stop in Bali
Jakarta to Yogyakarta
We take a “free” walking tour in this huge metrolitan city which gets us out and about despite the heat … Continue reading Jakarta to Yogyakarta
Visit to the Jungle: Bukit Lawang
Situated along the hard flowing Bohorok river at the edge of rainforest, it is a gateway for trekkers wanting to … Continue reading Visit to the Jungle: Bukit Lawang
Indonesia via Malaysia (Penang)
We bus it to Penang from the capital, Kuala Lumpur. Three and a half hours equals five in reality but … Continue reading Indonesia via Malaysia (Penang)
Indonesia via Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur This trip starts in Kuala Lumpar, Malaysia, a place I called home for eight months over 50 years … Continue reading Indonesia via Malaysia
Dambulla Area Treasures
This region has some of the most remarkable sites in Sri Lanka: Dambulla Cave Temples, Sigiriya Fortress, and the ancient … Continue reading Dambulla Area Treasures
Kandy
A UNESCO designated heritage site, the city surrounds Kandy Lake. It is beautiful. The last Sinhalese kingdom to be subjegated … Continue reading Kandy
Hiking in Sri Lanka Hill Country – Nuwara Eliya
From Argum Bay we head directly west inland on windy roads through lush, beautiful countryside past inumerable tropical fruit and … Continue reading Hiking in Sri Lanka Hill Country – Nuwara Eliya
Coastal South – Tangalle
Second stop, 5 nights. Favourite spot so far with it’s wonderful beaches and charming beach village atmosphere. Tangelle has been … Continue reading Coastal South – Tangalle
Hikkaduwa and about
We settled in here for 10 days. Basically a continuous strip along the old road running along the ocean the … Continue reading Hikkaduwa and about
A few days in the capital
Colombo, the capital of Sri Lanka, is often skipped but it was worth a look even to settle after such … Continue reading A few days in the capital
Summer of 23 Stay in Paris
Opportunities come and I like to snatch them up. House and rabbit sit in Paris? Sure. Exploring the neighbourhood is … Continue reading Summer of 23 Stay in Paris
Oaxaca… Again
First Stop Back to a bit of travel. Not terribly original but in this COVID world a repeat of favourite … Continue reading Oaxaca… Again
Les Îlesles de la Madeleine/ Magdalen Islands
Three days on the islands covering tip to tip, experiencing some of the extremes in typical weather: bright, gorgeous blue … Continue reading Les Îlesles de la Madeleine/ Magdalen Islands
PEI CYCLING DAY 16 Murray River to Charlottetown
Wild blueberry fields bear fruit every other year. They have been growing on the island for 10,000 years. Journey of … Continue reading PEI CYCLING DAY 16 Murray River to Charlottetown
PEI Cycle: Day 12 &13
We are on the north east tip of the island overlooking North lake. We are actually across the road from … Continue reading PEI Cycle: Day 12 &13
PEI Cycle day 10 &11
Brackley Beach to Peter’s Bay After a road section we were mostly on the Confederation Trail today. Arrival at Gateway … Continue reading PEI Cycle day 10 &11
PEI Rest day 8 in North Rustico + Cycling day 9
Rest Day 8: North Rustico North Rustico boardwalk and beach 6 km walk: North Rustico village ………….. Cycling Day 9 … Continue reading PEI Rest day 8 in North Rustico + Cycling day 9
PEI Cycling Trip Days 6 & 7
Northport to Miscouche DAY 7 Miscouche to North Rustico : 61.48 km Our trip today is a long one but … Continue reading PEI Cycling Trip Days 6 & 7
PEI Cycling Day 4 and 5
Day 4 starts with a bit of rain that clears up quickly. We are transported back to where we left off … Continue reading PEI Cycling Day 4 and 5
Cycling PE1 day 2 and 3
Chinese restaurant in our Inn in Miscouche. Gerry and Cheryl with their dumplings. Third day from Miscouche to O’Leary is … Continue reading Cycling PE1 day 2 and 3
Cycling trip to PEI
Long drive from Toronto to Notre Dame du Portage but what a spot on the St. Lawrence. Feet up: sunset … Continue reading Cycling trip to PEI
Day Trip to Isle of Skye
Our bnb hosts convinced us easily to do a day trip to the Isle of Skye, the largest island of … Continue reading Day Trip to Isle of Skye
