Melaka

After the jungle, we headed Melaka, which turned out to be a charming town full of Malaysian history. We arrived in Melaka on October 1st, the first day after the end of Ramada which is a big celebration for the Muslim communities as well as the beginning of a week long holiday. Melaka was crowded [...]

Back to the jungle…Taman Negara

After traveling apart for two weeks, Nicole and I met up again in Taman Negara, Malaysia. Lonely Planet described Taman Negara as “A buzzing, leech-infested mass of primary forest over 130 million years old, sprawling across 4343 sq km.” Despite all the “jungle fun” we had in Laos a few months back, Nicole and I [...]

Perhentian Islands: where I found solitude and scuba

Throughout my travels I have really pushed myself to try new things and have set out to discover all that I enjoy and what makes me happy. Perhaps the most surprising realization I have made in the past year is just how much I enjoy being alone. As a “Type A” personality and someone who [...]

New city fun…Kuala Lumpur

There is nothing more exciting than arriving to a new country for the first time!!! I always get a rush and I am filled with a mixture of emotions as I step off a plane or a bus in a new city and or country. Naturally, one can also feel a little anxious as to [...]

Map of Malaysia

My Travels: Where in the World I have been?

MY ROUTE: April 2013 – CURRENTLY TRAVELING SWITZERLAND/GERMANY/FRANCE – April 28, 2013 – Current Los Barriles, Mexico – December 25-January 3, 2013 ~~~ MY ROUTE: March 2011 – August 2012 ENGLAND – July 18, 2012 - July 27, 2012 SWITZERLAND/ITALY – July 2, 2012 - July 18, 2012 TURKEY – June 21, 2012 - July 2, 2012 EGYPT [...]