Komodo Island

This critter was sprawled across the footbridge. You Shall Not Pass!

August 1st 2017
A Soft Landing in Indonesia It has been a while since I have traveled for a prolonged period of time, so I thought a soft landing into Indonesia would help me ease in, as past experience has taught me that independent travel in Indonesia requires patience and a sense of humor. My flight into Bali landed at 3.30pm on July 30, and I was booked to fly to Labuanbajo the next morn ... read more

Asia » Indonesia » Flores » Labuanbajo

The Dutch began to colonize Indonesia in the early 17th century; the islands were occupied by Japan from 1942 to 1945. Indonesia declared its independence after Japan's surrender, but it required four years of intermittent negotiations, recurring hos... ... read more

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Siewch

About Me: I am a native of Singapore and a professional expat. Since leaving Singapore in 1994, my life journey has taken me first to Bangkok, then to Manchester UK, and then to the United States - starting with Los Angeles, then Honolulu, then Silver Spring, MD, and then back to Honolulu. I took some time off from work between July 2017 and March 2018 to travel and reflect (check out my Midlife Crisis Flashpacking series). I'm now back in the corporate world with a renewed attitude towards life and work. I plan to take another extended trip ... full info

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2nd August 2017

RENanDREW
Ren & Andrew

Eeek!
I had never realised how similar they look to crocodiles! :/

6th August 2017

Siewch
Siewch

Ha.
They looked lazy and well fed. It was a neat experience coming so close to them as no minimum safety distances were communicated or enforced. Just stay behind the ranger. I always made sure I wasn't the nearest tourist to any dragon so i don't get bitten first!

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