We just returned from a few days on Pulau Langkawi. Langkawi is a quiet island located a three hour ferry ride north of Penang. With its larger size and smaller population, it made for a much more laid back and…
The Incredible Indian Festival of Thaipusam, Penang
I went to India today! Thaipusam is a Indian festival that originates with Tamil speaking Hindus. It marks the Hindu month of Thai in the Tamil solar calendar. Currently banned in India, it is only celebrated in a few select…
Penang and The Joy of Homeschooling
I write this from Penang Island, in the northwest part of Malaysia, the 6th country of our trip. We arrived a week ago at our little 3 bedroom / 2 bathroom apartment that we will call home for almost five…
New Families-On-The Move Friends in SE Asia
We got to do something fun this past week that we haven’t done in a long time…. We hosted friends for three days. And, strangely enough, these were very new friends. As a matter of fact, before they showed…
Things, Foods and Activities I Miss
If you have ever been on a trip out of North America, Europe, and Australia, then you probably notice how little Mexican food there is. But have you noticed the bad quality of the Italian food or the American…
Fourth Month and the Islands of Thailand
It is hard to believe we are already past our four month mark of our journey. As for the past month or so, it has been a very different type of travel than where we started. We started the trip…
Gibbon Rescue On Phuket, Thailand
Gibbons used to be plentiful in Thailand and through SE Asia, but they were poached for use and abuse in the tourist trade and as pets. Used mainly for photo opportunities for tourists who pay for a photo with a…