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
Author: kerry
Love slow travel, following paths less trodden where possible. Meeting locals. Sharing.
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
Sumatra: northern tip
We have arrived at the nothern tip of Samatra, flying into Banda Aceh from Medan. A smallish-sized city at over … Continue reading Sumatra: northern tip
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
Hill town Ella
Our drive down from Nuwara Eliya to Ella is stunning, past numerous nurseries many between the windy roads and steep … Continue reading Hill town Ella
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
