Even though I respect your position I think you are crazy. People have different opinions and emotions can run deep when a person feels that what they believe in is being attacked. Whether it be your favorite sports team or your stance on political issues people passionately defend their choices. I have to admit I am no different, so knowing I might disenfranchise a certain … [Read more...]
Exploring the Offbeat Side of Yogyakarta, Indonesia
Every foreign visitor to Indonesia that escapes Bali inevitably passes through Yogyakarta. Located in central Java, the city is right on the tourist trail in between the chaos of Jakarta and the pristine beauty of Bali. It is also widely recognized as the cultural capital of this sprawling archipelago. Added bonus: it is also the cheapest city in Indonesia in terms of food, … [Read more...]
The San Gabriel House
There is a reason why The San Gabriel House Bed and Breakfast in Georgetown Texas consistently receives high marks in on line guest reviews. The rooms are comfortable, beautifully appointed and the owners Dee and Neil Rapp are great hosts. Having traveled all over the world, I have stayed at everything from 5 star hotels, condos and apartment rentals, guesthouses and … [Read more...]
The Day I Met Ray
As I pulled up to the gas station I noticed the sign stating “not much to see, but what you hear makes up for it”. I soon discovered why. One of the best things about travel is not the sights you see, but the people you meet and the things you experience on the trip. I have often advocated getting of the “tourist path”, in other words don’t limit yourself to just the … [Read more...]
What to See, Do and Eat in Bandung, Indonesia
Bandung is known as the Paris of Indonesia because it is a fashion and food mecca. While Western travelers just pass through Bandung as they cross Java, Indonesians come here for the food and hundreds of thousands of tourists from neighboring Asian countries visit Indonesia specifically to go shopping in Bandung. What To Do In Bandung Shopping. Bandung is home to … [Read more...]
