Diving at Koh Phi Phi Don

Keith completed his PADI Open Water course here and when I was planning the trip I decided it would be good to dive here too. Just to keep it in Continue Reading →

Thailand….thus far

The ferry from Langkawi to Satun in Thailand and the rides from Satun via Thung Wa, Trang and Khlong Thom to Krabi wre pretty uneventful except for finding a decent Continue Reading →

Thai Charm Cooking School – Krabi, Thailand

This was the best cooking experience I have had on this trip and I must say even compared to the cooking classes I have done at home.  Thanks so much Continue Reading →

Pulau Langkawi

What a lovely place.  Langkawi Island was not on my itinerary until SK at the Tree-in-Lodge in Singapore persuaded me that I could not leave Malaysia without visiting the island.  Continue Reading →

Tropical Spice Garden Cooking School

I so enjoyed the cooking class given by Bee in the Tropical Spice Garden Cooking school.  The style is Peranakan which is the uniquely Asian blend of two cultures where Continue Reading →

George Town Street Art

I spent the day wandering the streets of Old George Town to capture the amazing street art.  There are two types, painted murals and wrought iron cartoons depicting life as Continue Reading →

Spelunking in Ipoh

Ipoh is a great place – there is so much to see and do.  It is surrounded by limestone mountains and was once the fortune seekers paradise with valuable deposits Continue Reading →

Cameron Highlands

Cool, gloriously cool!! The Highlands are lush and green with extensive tea plantations, vegetable farms and strawberry farms stretching as far as the eye can see.  The jungle areas are Continue Reading →

Roads and Routes

You can view the route maps and detail about the rides on: https://www.strava.com/athletes/elred_lawrence I’ve not had much to say about the cycling or the roads I’ve traveled. Mostly because there Continue Reading →

A quick trip to Kuala Lumpur

I decided to leave my bike and baggage in Melaka at the amazing back/cyclepacker’s lodge “Ringo’s Foyer” where I’ve been staying.  The owner, Howard, kindly offered to look after it Continue Reading →