Kayak, water bus, longboat, motor boat – we were on the water a lot in Borneo, where the tropical seas teem with marine life, and
Countries, not Wars
Korea’s DMZ, Nagasaki, Taiwan, Manila Bay. These places bring to mind unresolved Cold War conflicts, the tragic destruction of an atomic bomb called Fat Man,
The Not-so-Ancient Capitals of China
Rickshaws and rice paddies – that’s what we expected to find in China. Instead, we saw high-rises, glitzy hotels, and giant public works projects. “We
Hot Wats and the Kingdom of Motorbikes
Ten days of temples and torrid temperatures in Thailand, Cambodia, and Vietnam. Angkor Wat, Big Buddha, and other must-see sacred sites – check. We rode
Simmering Singapore
Towering skyscrapers and steamy jungles. Huge shopping complexes and vast industrial areas right next door to the colourful cultures of Little India and Chinatown. Thoroughly
Tri-CUBA-thon
You’ve all heard of a triathlon. Well, we’re too old for that; we chose a three-week tri-cuba-thon instead. Week 1: kayak with pink flamingos in the
