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
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
Inverness to Fort Williams
We loved our time in Inverness and would go back. It is small enough to get around easily on foot, … Continue reading Inverness to Fort Williams
Inverness- day trip north-west to Corrieshalloch Gorge Natural Nature Reserve
We head to Beauly (from french “Beau lieu” meaning “beautiful place”) for a targeted Italian restaurant Café Bagiotti for breakfast. … Continue reading Inverness- day trip north-west to Corrieshalloch Gorge Natural Nature Reserve
Just out of Inverness: The Culloden Battlefield
An excellent guide takes us out to the battlefield and leads an informative tour. One of her key messages is … Continue reading Just out of Inverness: The Culloden Battlefield
Inverness and day Trips – eastward
Actually before heading to Inverness we stop in at Duff House in Banff (is part of the Explorer pass). Glen … Continue reading Inverness and day Trips – eastward
Scotland Highlands East coast
A new misty day heading north from Dundee… We head north to Stonehaven to see the popular seaside fishing village … Continue reading Scotland Highlands East coast
