Our last two nights were spent in Ubud, inland on the Eastern side of Bali. Although we were not there for very long, I genuinely loved Ubud. I would definitely go back. The area is covered in lush jungle and surrounded by rice fields. On every street there are Hindu temples and small bamboo baskets full of offerings to the gods. The temple and wishing well at Monkey Forrest- ...
After backpacking through the main land of Java, we decided to give Bali – and the island of Gili Trawangan, a try. I forgot to mention previously that I have done all my traveling with my old uni buddy, Gabi (said gaahhrr bie – like a pirate because shes Afrikaans). We have spent the better part of the last two weeks in the sun with heavy backpacks on our shoulders. A restaurant ...
One of the stops along our way backpacking through Indonesia, was the city of Yogyakarta (said like Jog-ja-karta) to see the temple of Borobodur as well as some of the coffee plantations in the area. This Buddhist temple, which was built in the 9th century is about the oldest establishment I have ever visited. The pictures couldn't quite capture its sheer size and intricacy. Along ...
Welcome to Malaysia – the land of avid Milo drinkers and spiced chicken satay sticks. Where it seems to be endlessly sunny and humid, with greenery and coconut ice cream around every corner. Myself and mini- me (my 22 year old sister) spent the better part of a week lazing on Malaysia's prized island- Langkawi, off the western coast of Penang. Out on the open water, Langkawi - Malaysia. It ...
