Category: Southeast Asia

The Floating Market

The Floating Market

Shopping for groceries and souvenirs was certainly a novel experience today. We drove about an hour outside of Bangkok to..

In the Kingdom of Siam

In the Kingdom of Siam

We are starting our journey through Southeast Asia in Bangkok, largest city of Thailand.  It was formerly known as Siam,..

Singapore on the way Home

As we leave Bali, we have one day and a half in Singapore to rest up before the long flight..

The 5am Farmer’s Market

The 5am Farmer’s Market

I hadn’t really seen any grocery stores in Bali and wondered how people shop for food.  On our way back..

A Bali Parade & Celebration

A Bali Parade & Celebration

Every village has many temples, and once in every 15 years, the members of that village have a celebration to..

Legong Dancing in Ubud

Legong Dancing in Ubud

We shifted north by about 45 minutes and have settled in Ubud, the arts and handicraft center of Bali.  There..

Offerings and Pura Tanah Lot

Offerings and Pura Tanah Lot

If you’re into shopping, Bali is a great place for that.  There are several blocks of stores in Seminyak, where..

1000s of Temples

1000s of Temples

They say Bali is the land of 1000 temples, and it is so true.    There’s one every few blocks. ..

Rascals in the Monkey Forest

Rascals in the Monkey Forest

Today was a full touring day.  They say that the best way to get around is to hire a driver..