Before I report back on what turned out to be one of my favourite places on my travels (and another place I would happily live for awhile), something should be said of my chaotic journey to the relaxed and peaceful town of Ubud. After being squeezed into a minibus for a seven hour journey from Mount Bromo to the ferry port of Java from wh…
Family, friends and random bored people, welcome to my travel blog. I will be reporting on my escapades as I make my way through South East Asia, Australia, New Zealand, Fiji and New England in the USA over the course of 2011. This blog is a way to let those who are interested hear about all the diverse places I'll be seeing, the different people I'll be meeting and the interesting situations I'll no doubt find myself in (hopefully without losing any limbs or too much dignity along …
Family, friends and random bored people, welcome to my travel blog. I will be reporting on my escapades as I make my way through South East Asia, Australia, New Zealand, Fiji and New England in the USA over the course of 2011. This blog is a way to let those who are interested hear about all the diverse places I'll be seeing, the different people I'll be meeting and the interesting situations I'll no doubt find myself in (hopefully without losing any limbs or too much dignity along the way). Fingers crossed it will also prevent you all from forgetting me too quickly, especially seeing as I know you'll all be welcoming the peace and quiet of my absence with open arms.
Before I report back on what turned out to be one of my favourite places on my travels (and another place I would happily live for awhile), something should be said of my chaotic journey to t…
After having finally found a company to go to Mount Bromo with and onto Denpasar, I got picked up in a car rather than a bus. I should've expected this as it had been such a struggle to get a…
Yogyakarta is a quiet town of culture. A great deal of my time there was spent trying to book onto a tour to Mount Bromo and onto Denpasar in Bali - unbelievably difficult as a solo traveller…
I've been day dreaming about going to Indonesia for years. I'm not really sure why - maybe it's because it's so diverse and not as well travelled as my other destinations. It always feels a b…
My return to Kuala Lumpur was made far more fun by the companionship of Christian, who after the nightmare speed boat journey kindly lent me some money when we discovered we were both getting …
Kara
Ahhh how I miss the drama of Southeast Asian journeys... x
Caroline Fox
I was chuckling to myself all through your blog. Sounds like such incredible fun (not the crack den, waiting for food bit but the rest!!!) And re. nutella...yey...another potential addict?! haha. keep on having fun sweety pie xxx
Emily
Personal highlight..."neighbourhoods similar to that you see in Slumdog Millionaire" - you are so Bucks. Loving the detail, will be following you every step of the way x
Anoushka
Wow, Charlie, sounds so exciting! Bringing back lots of memories for me.
Over the next couple of days I will get the email over to you with any recommendations but meanwhile ENJOY!
xx
Kara Ahhh how I miss the drama of Southeast Asian journeys... x
re: Crystal Clear Waters and Rogue Speedboatslauren Hahaha I love ur blogs Char, forgot about the inbetweeners!
re: Hanoi and Halong Bay, VietnamLauren Actually was the best birthday ever! Miss the Sangsom and the Changovers immensely!
re: Bangkok, ThailandRach Mee changover - love it!
re: Bangkok, ThailandHero 'hero of the hour'...more like hero of your life!
re: Chiang Mai, ThailandKara Ha! This made me laugh so much! I have definitely had similar bus journeys love! Hope you're enjoying Vietnam :) xx
re: Sihanoukville, CambodiaCaroline Fox I was chuckling to myself all through your blog. Sounds like such incredible fun (not the crack den, waiting for food bit but the rest!!!) And re. nutella...yey...another potential addict?! haha. keep on having fun sweety pie xxx
re: Don Det, LaosEmma C Sounds like you are having the best time- after reading that I am suitably jealous! Looking forward to the photos! x
re: Chiang Mai, ThailandEmily Personal highlight..."neighbourhoods similar to that you see in Slumdog Millionaire" - you are so Bucks. Loving the detail, will be following you every step of the way x
re: Kanchanaburi, ThailandBisgrove Loving the posts so far - keep it coming. x
re: Kanchanaburi, ThailandCazz Sounds incredible hun, glad your managing to find your way around...just. I love the geekiness! haha..Enjoy! xxx
re: Kanchanaburi, ThailandAnoushka Wow, Charlie, sounds so exciting! Bringing back lots of memories for me. Over the next couple of days I will get the email over to you with any recommendations but meanwhile ENJOY! xx
re: Kanchanaburi, Thailand