Geo: 7.97501, 98.3515 What an incredible experience... I left my bike in Bukit Lawang to join my friend Drew who kindly invited me to go sailing from Phuket, Thailand to Langkawi, Malaysia on his stunning 47ft Vagabond Cutter Ketch. Although a bit apprehensive as I've never been out sailing before, the whole trip turned out to be a magical experience that I will never forget. Thank you Drew for your kindness, patience and clear instructions on the whole trip down... and boy'o'boy what fun we had. I met Drew at Royal Phuket Marina in Thailand and found his boat by asking some of the local guys who were working. I couldn't believe the size of it... I don't know what I was expecting but it wasn't this!!! I met Drew in Langkawi last year and although ... read more

Geo: -7.83075, 112.697I returned to Bukit Lawang from Banda Ache as I had left my bike there, and I wanted to stay longer in the jungle. I've made some fantastic friends here and I love living in the jungle strangely enough, it's a beautiful place next to the Bohorok River.Once again I meet up with great local friends who take me around villages and local houses and it truly is a whole different experience than being a tourist and hanging out with other westerners. I've a couple of friends that are keen for me to stay and even go to the extent of taking me round plots of land that are for sale that I could build a house on and live in Bukit Lawang. Although I love it, I've too much traveling to do so ... read more

Geo: -7.83075, 112.697Stuck in the jungle Baby... yep that's me. Bukit Lawang has been incredible not only for the jungle and orangutans... the people, the villages, the cultures, the scenery, the mountains, the rivers, the flowers and fruits, the many animals, there's so much to see, do and get involved in that I've found myself staying much longer than I anticipated but it's all part of the adventure.I love being involved in local culture and love the fact that I'm invited everywhere with the friends I have made here. I'm not shy to explore and the be out in villages in the middle of nowhere on my own, normally via a motorbike that I've borrowed... all part of the fun. The shouts of 'bouley, bouley' go up to mark my arrival which basically means white tourist, ... read more

Geo: 2.60835, 98.9346The ferry from Melaka was straight forward and an extremely calm journey, very smooth which I was relieved about, maybe I'm finally getting more used to the ferries. On arrival I found a local shop and bought an Indonesian sim card for my phone so I had some maps and was welcomed by my warm shower host at the shop.I followed him out to my accommodation which turned out to be a room at the back of an English school, and despite the long day it became apparent that I would be expected to join in with classes as a native English speaker which isn't strictly 'warm showers' purpose. Thankfully I just took it in my stride and I ended up participating in 5 or 6 classes with the kids plus a couple of ... read more

Geo: 1.28941, 103.85I boarded the 'bum boat' from Tanjung Pengelih, Malaysia to Chiangi Port in Singapore, my bike was lifted onboard for the journey which would take around one hour. On route there are many cargo and other ships, they are working at filling an area from the land outwards with sand imported from Vietnam which in time will be an extension to Singapore and it's interesting watching how they are building.On arrival I got through border control and after scanning all my luggage they allowed me to push my bike through, gave me a map of Singapore and directed me towards my destination which was kind. I had been invited to stay with friends Ed and Emily who I met at the start of my travels in Nepal while trekking and again in Siem Riep ... read more