It seems like every day something wonderful happens for me. Well, when nothing horrible is happening, anyway.
Indonesia
Borobudur Temple: A Dreamscape
Borobudur Temple is a spectacular 9th century Buddhist temple. Most tours leave at 4am and include watching the sunrise behind the temple, but I chose a 5am departure time for a lower price. And an extra hour of sleep. I rolled out of bed at 4am to get ready,...
Out and About in Jogja: Sultan’s Palace, Shadow Puppets and Kopi Lowak
Don’t be confused: Jogja is the local nickname for Yogyakarta. Java is the largest island of Indonesia which also includes Bali, New Guinea, Sumatra, and others. My guide Yono picked me up on schedule to visit the palace, but once we were tooling down the street on his scooter, he said “Today...
The Journey East: Arriving in Indonesia
Two days before my flight to Indonesia, things fell apart. Everything from my transportation to the airport to my hotel in Jakarta unraveled, along with my resolve. I’ll spare you the details of the thousand papercuts that tried to destroy my trip. Just know I spent 48 hours and...