Following a little intrepid island-hopping, it is time to explore Indonesia’s cultural city of Yogyakarta, on the exotic island of Java…
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Indonesia: Sumatra to Java Island-hopping
Leaving Kalianda on the beautiful island of Sumatra today for a little Indonesian island-hopping by bus, ferry, and another bus to Jakarta, on the densely populated island of Java.
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A 26-hour arduous journey from Padang to Kalianda, followed by a boat trip to Pulau Sebesi, and then another boat to Pulau Krakatau, only to arrive at the wrong island!
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The long intrepid journey continues from Bukittinggi in western-Sumatra, south-west to Siberut Island – one of the islands forming the Mentawai Islands off Sumatra.
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August, 2011
Fancy a trip to arid but gorgeous Isla del Sol home to Inca ruins, whilst in Bolivia? All you need to know about exploring the island on a day tour, from Copacabana… Continue reading “Exploring Isla Del Sol – Day Tour from Copacabana, Bolivia”
Lake Titicaca: Uros and Taquile Islands from Puno
August, 2011
Whilst in Peru’s Puno, why not take a day trip on the spectacular Andean Lake Titicaca, to the intriguing but touristy Uros floating reed islands and tranquil Taquile island? Continue reading “Lake Titicaca: Uros and Taquile Islands from Puno”
Chilling in Bolivia’s Copacabana, Lake Titicaca
August, 2011
Lake Titicaca’s cold deep, crystal-clear Andean waters, gently ripple the shores of Copacabana. And, at a height of just over 3,800 metres and bordering Peru, Bolivia’s Copacabana is a great town for chilling. Continue reading “Chilling in Bolivia’s Copacabana, Lake Titicaca”
Beautiful Haiti to the Dominican Republic
May, 2008
From Illé a Vache in Haiti, it’s only 130NM to reach Cabo Rojo in the Dominican Republic, so not such a long sail this time. What could possibly go wrong?
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Cuba to Haiti Sailing
May, 2008
Today is going to be a longer sailing day at 314NM from Cuba to Haiti, so settling in for the long haul along the Cuban coast and into the Windward Passage. Continue reading “Cuba to Haiti Sailing”
Around Southern Thailand Whilst Volunteering
Volunteering for 3 months in southern Thailand doesn’t mean that you can’t experience as many local sights as possible in your spare time…
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With the Volunteer visa for Thailand in my hot little hand, it’s time to escape the UK and head for warmer Southern Thailand climes for 3 months!
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August 2015
Gorgeous Fiji is to be home for the next couple of weeks. Viti Levu, Fiji’s main island, is a convenient base, from where to set off…
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Fijian Sailing Frolics!
To sail and frolic around Fiji’s 332 pristine tropical islands and 522 smaller islets, invokes images of crystal-clear ocean waters, and gently swaying palm trees, but for many, is a mere pipe dream…
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