Hostels are not for everyone and I’m pretty sure I fall into that ‘everyone’ category. Or at least I was sure. I had written hostels off years ago after a brief uninspiring experience. But you can indeed teach an old dog new tricks and sway their opinions as well. My recent stay with 5 Foot […]
What I Learned On A Day Trip To Saparua Island
No one should actually take a day trip to Saparua Island. Of course I didn’t realize this until later and I had no choice at the time either way. As the water taxi sputtered its way across the scenic waters of the Banda Sea, my mind had already envisioned a requisite media style picnic on […]
My Ghostly Encounters on Corregidor Island
One of the perks of attending a TBEX (Travel Blogger Exchange) conference are the pre and post conference tours and media trips offered to conference attendees. This was how I found myself face to face with a significant episode in the history of the Philippines, as well as a glimpse of the past through the […]
Sanom Beach Resort: Koh Lipe’s Best Kept Secret
Does the image of a seaside bungalow on a private white sand beach against the backdrop of swaying palms come to mind when you start thinking about a holiday? Then Sanom Beach Resort has your name written all over it. Sure there are plenty of other seaside bungalow options available in Koh Lipe, and many […]
The Colorful History of Jerejak Island
Penang, Malaysia has several islands scattered around their main island, but it is Jerejak Island which may have the most colorful history. It wasn’t until recently that I had the opportunity to venture out there to check it out. I had been invited to join a group of curious Penangites after we had read an […]
10 Things To See & Do In Ambon, Indonesia
Ambon, Indonesia appears as one of those too-difficult-to-get-to destinations. But with the Maluku province having 75-plus harbors and over 20 airports connecting the various Maluku islands, rest assured where there’s a will there’s a way. And it’s well worth the effort to get there! Not only is Ambon the capitol of the Maluku province, the […]
6 Reasons Why You Should Visit Sulawesi
Think you know Indonesia? I did. Yes, of course I’ve been to Bali, hasn’t everyone? But Indonesian travel goes well beyond the Balinese dream vacation, as I recently found out. And what better introduction to ‘off the beaten path’ Indonesia than a trip to Sulawesi!? The name itself sounds exotic and full of promise, and […]