Bara Beach Bungalows: Hotel Review

January 28, 2013 in Asia, Indonesia, Travelogue

Bara Beach Bungalows is located solidly outside the tourist district in Bira, South Sulawesi. In fact, without Stefan coming into town on his motorbike to guide us out, we’d have […]

Snorkeling Bira, Sulawesi: A Photo Essay

January 27, 2013 in Asia, Indonesia, Snorkeling, Travelogue

I know I said it in Borneo, but I have to say it again, because it just keeps getting better: This is the best reef we’ve ever snorkeled! We took […]

Bara Beach Walk… in which I converse with the rocks

January 26, 2013 in Asia, Indonesia, Travelogue

Bara Beach is, quite literally, a breath of fresh air. At the very tip of the northern leg of the island of Sulawesi, it’s known for excellent diving, beautiful beaches […]

Visiting Samalona Island

January 20, 2013 in Asia, Indonesia, Inspiration

We loved Samalona Island… So this is another “how to” post for those of you who’d like to visit as well. If you’re searching the web for links to lodging […]

Snorkeling Samalona Island, Indonesia: Photo Essay

January 19, 2013 in Asia, Indonesia, Snorkeling, Travelogue

Samalona Island is a quiet isle of the coast of Makassar, on the big island of Sulawesi. It’s an easy day trip from the big island. Simply catch a boat […]

Samalona Island: Pirates, Pringles & Play

January 19, 2013 in Asia, Indonesia, Travelogue

In my children’s memories, Asia is going to taste like Pringles. It’s the only brand of chip that can be depended upon to come in sensible western flavours like, sour […]

A Home For The Holidays: Miri, Malaysia

December 17, 2012 in Asia, Malaysia, Travelogue

We’ve rented a home for the holidays. After two LONG days on the road from Bintulu (we may have mentioned that our car was small and the roads were horrible?) […]

Thailand Top Ten

December 3, 2012 in Asia, blog, Thailand, Travelogue

It’s hard to believe that we’re leaving Thailand in five short days. We arrived almost seven months ago and the time has flown.   There are so many things we’ve come […]

Loi Krathong- Floating Lights Festival, Nai Yang

November 28, 2012 in Asia, blog, Thailand, Travelogue

The krathong were flickering stars on a liquid ebony sky, as if the whole world had been turned upside down and the thunderheads leant rolling waves to the inky sky-scape. […]

5 Reasons You Should Just Give Up And Stay Home

November 25, 2012 in blog, Inspiration

I’ve been talking a lot lately to folks who are pushing hard towards their dreams. They’re working the equivalent of two full time jobs to break free from the one […]