INDONESIA: Rinca Island – Komodo Dragons
This is the grand finale for my visit to Labuan Bajo. The best place to see Komodo dragons is on Rinca Island and not Komodo. Unfortunately, some crappy flip-flops caused a sore between my toes which got infected so I missed a day of diving. I also didn’t want to go on an all-day affair […]
INDONESIA: Flores Island – Next Door to Komodo Island
With only 2,000 inhabitants The people of the island are descendants of former convicts who were exiled here. In addition, the island is a popular destination for scuba diving which is the primary motivation for my visit. Komodo Island is also most notably home to the largest lizard in the world, the Komodo dragon which […]
INDONESIA: Bali
Bali is Indonesia’s top tourist destination with tourism making up 80% of its economy. It is known for its sophisticated arts which include modern and traditional dance, sculpture, painting, leathercraft, metalworking, and music. The Indonesian International Film Festival is held here every year, and TripAdvisor named Bali the world’s top destination in its Traveler’s Choice […]
INDONESIA: Jakarta – Just Here for a Filter!
After hacking and coughing my way through my latest sinus infection as well as the Philippine countryside and two airports, I finally arrived in Jakarta just past midnight after fourteen hours of travel, countless lozenges, and multi-phlegmatic episodes. I found some good local meatball soup at the airport before heading into the city which made […]
PHILIPPINES: Donsol – In Search of Whale Sharks
Ever since I became aware of these behemoth denizens of the deep, the whale shark has found a place at the very top of my underwater bucket list. As the largest living fish with an average size of 32 feet and weighing 20,000 pounds, they pose no threat since they feed upon plankton, krill, and fish […]
PHILIPPINES: Manila – Country #105
This is my first time in the Philippines, and Manila is just a way station for my whale shark adventure to come. Hopefully, while I’m here, I can find a red filter for my GoPro camera, try the local cuisine, and see a few of the sights. I have arranged for a five-hour private tour on […]
THAILAND: Chiang Mai – The Big Chill
I landed in Chiang Mai bleeding profusely from the wallet but regardless of the financial damage, had a great time. All of my shopping for all of this year’s birthday and Christmas presents is complete. After accumulating a lot of photos, it’s time to cool out for a few days, play catch up, and relax. […]
THAILAND: Bangkok – City of Smiles and Temptations
My last time in Thailand was twenty years ago when I made a trip to Phuket in order to take a dive boat up the coast to dive the Andaman Sea. The diving was truly inspired, and it was an epic voyage that led to side trips to Phi Phi Island and a visit to […]
Hong Kong: 1st. Stop – Southeast Asia Dive Tour
It took thirty hours, three planes, a bus, and two taxis to make the trip to a smelly, cramped, shabby, dreadful hostel with a bed that squeaked. After one night in that hellhole, it was clear that new arrangements would have to be made. Upon awakening, I managed to get most of my money back, and […]
USA: San Diego – Family Time – Toddlers in Toyland
Usually, I find San Diego to be pretty dull fare. However, after being on the road for nine to ten months each year for four years now, I’m feeling quite amenable to settling back into some uneventful living here from time to time. After a very rich, multi-course meal of international travel the lemon sherbet […]
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