I’m really going to miss Bali. What a great place to hang out and relax in for a week or so. There is so much to do it could keep you busy forever. Or you could do absolutely nothing at all and love it. There are many different areas of the island that you could […]
The Bounty Hotel in Bali
July 11, 2008 by 2 Comments
I arrived back in Bali from Timor last night after a two hour wait for the visas on arrival at the Bali airport which was super annoying. But alas, I arrived at the Bounty Hotel; a mecca for sun, fun, Aussies and complete and utter debauchery. Friday night is their biggest night with an all […]
Somewhere in the World-East Timor
July 9, 2008 by 3 Comments
If you know me and if you have traveled with me, you know I like to use little catch phrases and my favorite travel phrase is “Somewhere in the World”. It kind of encompasses everything, especially the obvious of where the hell am I. It’s like when you go someplace really random or wacky and […]
Loving Bali
July 9, 2008 by 8 Comments
Today was one of those days that everyone needs every now and then. Wake up to a nice buffet breakfast sitting outside looking over the Indian Ocean. Then head over to Kuta Beach and surf for a few hours, buy a few things (T-shirts), have a nice lunch and then get a two hour massage […]
My First day in Bali
July 8, 2008 by 3 Comments
After arriving late last night, Japan Airlines lost my bag, so I was fairly nonplussed about that. However, I knew I would have it the next day and just the smell of the air in Bali is enough to forget any troubles. This place may just be the perfect place to be. Since I didn’t […]
In Transit in Tokyo
July 6, 2008 by 2 Comments
After a grueling 14 hour flight on Japan Airlines where the in flight entertainment system didn’t work, I am here in Tokyo and I just returned to the airport after heading into Narita for a little bit for lunch. It’s been 8 years since I was last in Japan and I forgot just how different […]
My Itinerary is Basically Set
July 2, 2008 by 4 Comments
After months and months of research, planning and dealing with beaurocratic red tape with visas etc., my around the world itinerary is pretty much set for my trip next week. What a process it was as it always is to plan a big trip; giving yourself a shell of a trip with some room to […]
Visa Processing Agencies
July 1, 2008 by 2 Comments
I just got my passport back after having it out of my possession for a month or so. The reason was because I had sent it to Washington to have passportvisaexpress.com get four visas for me: Turkmenistan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, Iran. These visas are a real pain to obtain on your own and for Turkmenistan and […]
Viva Espana
June 29, 2008 by 3 Comments
Spain stared their demons in the eye and conquered their competition today as they dominated play against Germany in their convincing 1-0 win in the final of Euro 2008. There was no doubt who was the best team, today, and the whole tournament. Spain shed their 44 year label of being chokers on the worlds […]
