We travelled inland to the Mount Alishan region. Apparently we could see fireflies here and we wanted to get out of the city. This blossom is a member of the pea family While we travel we look out for places of interest, I've become quite cynical about these having past several potential 'sky mirrors' but … Continue reading Taiwan – Alshian Mountains and Disaster!
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Taiwan – A Brief History
This is going to be very brief as Taiwan has a long and complicated history, much of it went over my head when reading it. I've picked out the stand out bits for me. Taiwan is an island that is the result of tectonic upheaval between the Eurasian plate and the Philippine Sea plate. It … Continue reading Taiwan – A Brief History
Thailand – Bangkok -Show Time
I mentioned that our ticket to the Grand Palace also included a trip the Khon Theatre. We didn't use it right away but, kept our tickets. Then when we met a couple of other Servas members for a day, Tatjana had a brainwave to ask people coming out of the Grand Palace if they were going … Continue reading Thailand – Bangkok -Show Time
Thailand – Bangkok – Palaces and Temples
I'm going to lump some of the themes together although they probably happened over several days. If you only got one day in Bangkok, The Grand Palace is a must see! It is utterly astounding.In 1782 the King Rama I decided to move the capital city to the position it is now as he felt … Continue reading Thailand – Bangkok – Palaces and Temples
One Night in Bangkok Lyrics Songwriters: Benny Goran Bror Andersson / Bjoern K. Ulvaeus / Tim Rice
Nothing sums up Bangkok quite like this song so I've included it here in YouTube and also the lyrics! https://youtu.be/rgc_LRjlbTU?si=iQx2Du6Vp1OhNeJ4 Bangkok, Oriental SettingBut the city don't know what the city is gettingThe crème de la crème of the chess worldIn a show with everything but Yul BrynnerTime flies – doesn't seem a minuteSince the Tyrolean … Continue reading One Night in Bangkok Lyrics Songwriters: Benny Goran Bror Andersson / Bjoern K. Ulvaeus / Tim Rice
Sumatra – Last Days in Samosir
On Saturday, we headed to another market in Tomok, as usual Ibu's mum was already there and set up selling her fruit and other produce. She seems to enjoy being with her friends as much as the selling aspect of being there. There is so much fruit and vegetables it's astounding! There are clothes, accessories … Continue reading Sumatra – Last Days in Samosir
Malaysia – A Brief History
I have cobbled together a quick relatively recent history of Malaysia to put some things into perspective. Our hosts are from all sorts of backgrounds and cultures. The country of Malaysia began in the 1400s what it was before this I do not know. At this time it most of the Peninsula and Sumatra. Malacca … Continue reading Malaysia – A Brief History
Kuala Lumpur – Our First Servas Hosts
We were picked up at 8 am by Wai Leng and Yong Chong for a local eatery 'Varum' for Nasi Lemak (Indonesian Breakfast place). It was a kind of covered area and basic. The food was amazing and very popular with local people. I can see myself getting very fat here, it was so good. … Continue reading Kuala Lumpur – Our First Servas Hosts
Malaysia – More Kuala Lumpur
I can see now keeping the blog up to date is going to be a challenge as you will see in the ones after this. So bear with me as I work out how to keep the momentum. Previously travelling alone and often on my own gave me time but, it's different when you are … Continue reading Malaysia – More Kuala Lumpur
South East Asia – The Big Trip
The big trip this year is to South East Asia and I'm sat at the gate ready for my flight, I've already lost my neck support pad for the flight....that was my one luxury and now the flight is delayed Eek!The planning for this was an interesting process in itself because this time I'm travelling … Continue reading South East Asia – The Big Trip
The Travelling Bee 