Opening Finally Bali. Bali is everything. You have all the big city amenities such as an International Airport and Western restaurants, even bars and wineries. Yet, it’s touristy – You pay Western prices and often without Western standards. It’s hustle and bustle and sometimes in an unpleasant way. Warm and welcoming Balinese and yet you… Continue reading Sabbatical Week 18

Day 1 Waking up feasting again, first was some local coconut based deserts with palm sugar. Next was the soto (beef soup). It’s my friend’s childhood favorite food. It’s so good that we both finished two bowls. The price was around $10 for 4 bowls. After that big meal, I was taken to the horse… Continue reading Sabbatical Week 17

Opening Finally Indonesia! Lots of cultures, not enough alcohol. Jakarta is underrated. Day 1 Signed up for a free walking tour that’s sponsored by the governors office of Jakarta. Immediately, you could feel the hospitality of East Javanese people. It was a great tour, though I wish things were better taken care well. It definitely… Continue reading Sabbatical Week 16

Opening This week was a bit too much traveling and trip planning, which caused the delay in writing this blog. I also got to a point where I really needed a week off from traveling. Hopefully I will find my perfect retreat in Bali. Day 1 Managed to wake up at 5am for the sunrise… Continue reading Sabbatical Week 15

Opening This week’s update was delayed due to in part I was in the jungle and I was extremely busy (I climbed the highest mountain in the entire South East Asia!) In short, this was also the highlight of my entire trip so far! Sabah and Malaysia in general are underrated. Day 1 Said goodbye… Continue reading Sabbatical Week 14

Day 1 Part of why I came to Kuching is to partake in my information kiddo’s wedding banquet. I was extremely tired the night before and only managed to get up just in time for lunch. It’s not bad at all, especially that big beef trunks! noodles are springy ,a bit al dente. RM15.8 including… Continue reading Sabbatical Week 13

Opening Malaysians are all so kind; Kuching is very affordable. Penang is so beautiful. A foreigner boarded a local bus in Penang without change (by law, bus drivers don’t carry changes), a passenger helped out immediately with his small notes. I asked where the bus lane to the Airport, a local gave me an answer… Continue reading Sabbatical Week 12