Wednesday, March 30th, 2011
I am joining the blogosphere in a cooperative philanthropic effort to channel international donations to local rescue and re-building efforts!Todd Wassel of the blog Todd’s Wanderings wrote an article about How to Help Japan’s Earthquake and Tsunami Survivors, …
Wednesday, March 30th, 2011
Last week I did my first Ustream broadcast where I wish everyone a Happy New Year’s from Fiji. It’s a little jerky – I’m blaming the slow connection in the island paradise – but still kinda of fun as I …
Saturday, March 26th, 2011
I love Lombok – an Indonesian island in the western Nusa Tenggara group, directly across the Bali Sea.This was my first stop after my 6 weeks in Australia and I was primed for some invigorating culture and spicy food. …
Saturday, March 26th, 2011
Here’re the two articles that were published by www.travelated.com during the last month.Published March 23 – I stopped off in Indonesia just for 10 days …
Wednesday, March 23rd, 2011
I went to Indonesia for one reason only: to see the famous Komodo dragons!So after “extensive” online research (I read one recommendation on Trip Advisor about the Perama Boat Tour), I booked my trip for the maximum 5 day …
Sunday, March 20th, 2011
I was lucky enough to volunteer at two nonprofit organizations during my time in Australia – both located in Darwin and both serving the need of Australia’s refugee population.In 2004, the UN estimated that worldwide there …
Thursday, March 17th, 2011
Here a little treatise on “How to Survive a 20+ hour Bus Ride.” I recently had a refresher course on my 26-hour bus ride between Alice Springs and Darwin.You know, the ride where recently sprung convicts were escorted on …
Wednesday, March 16th, 2011
I spent my time in Indonesia touring the Nusa Tenggara Islands (translation: Southeast Islands), located just east of Bali.The Nusa Tenggara Islands are volcanic islands. The East islands’ volcanoes are still active, while the West’s are dormant. The dividing …
Wednesday, March 16th, 2011
I am pleased to announce that I have lost 5 kilos (luggage weight that is!) Those of you who subscribe to the weekly *Goodie* know that I’m on a mission to limit my check-in baggage to a mere 15 kilos. …Sunday, March 13th, 2011
When we think of Australia, we’re really thinking about The Outback – it’s 95% of Australia’s land mass and home to only 20% of its people. Truly the great unknown. I couldn’t wait to get there and it was definitely …