Jun 30, 2020 - How I Stay Healthy While I Travel

Missing a workout isn't in your DNA. You want to hit the gym and hit it hard. You value your physical appearance along with your health. You understand consistent results do require the necessary effort. A weekly routine must involve working out without fail. Consistency faces a challenge, however, when travel plans loom. Traveling does present a stumbling block to meeting regular workout sessions. Jumping over the stumbling blocks won't require physically fit legs. Thinking the trip through while properly planning workout strategies does...

Jun 29, 2020 - Ten Reasons To Make St. George, Utah Your Next Destination

Whether you go on your vacation now or in the winter months, you need to consider a place that can accommodate you year round. St. George, Utah gives you a beautiful place to discover while providing you a luxurious, convenient place to stay. There are activities for individuals and families alike to enjoy in the pleasant weather. Here are a few spots to check out when planning your trip to St. George. Pick the Right Place To Stay Having a comfortable place to stay for your business trip or family vacation should be the first thing you...

Jun 26, 2020 - Protecting Yourself on Your Hiking Trip

Protection against the elements when you are heading out into nature can be a sure-fire way to make your outdoor experience more enjoyable. As you get ready to head out on your hiking trip, there are several things to consider to ensure you have a safe and enjoyable trip. Make sure that you don’t leave the house without these essentials. Proper Eyewear Protective eyewear is an essential item when you embark on any outdoor journey. Whether this is proper eyeglasses, sunglasses or protective eyewear, it is important to protect your eyes...

Jun 19, 2020 - What to Pack for Indonesia: Yoga Training or Vacation

Indonesia is considered one of the most picturesque vacation destinations in the world. The islands boast warm tropical temperatures year-round, extraordinary beaches, exciting volcanic hikes and luxury resorts. It is also a popular location for yoga vacations and yoga instructor training. If you are headed to this exotic locale, here are some packing guidelines. Documents and Money As with any trip to a foreign country, you must bring the correct documents. You will need a valid passport, naturally. Also bring other identification and a...

May 16, 2019 - Cara Menang Main Bola Tangkas Di Agen Tangkasnet

Dalam menjalankan semua game judi, akan lebih mudah dilakukan jika Anda memainkannya secara online. maka tentu saja Anda bisa mendapatkan berbagai hal yang lebih mengasyikkan dan menyenangkan, sehingga Anda akan semakin mengasyikkan dalam mendapatkan keuntungan di setiap game yang Anda inginkan. Jadi tentu saja sekarang ada banyak game yang bisa Anda mainkan di internet dan Anda akan lebih mudah bermain hanya dengan menggunakan gadget dan koneksi internet. Anda bisa bermain dengan cara yang lebih seru dan lebih mudah, sehingga Anda bisa...

Feb 26, 2018 - Java, Borobudur Monument and police escort

OMG!! What a bus ride from Borobudur to Semarang! We had a police escort for our convoy of 8 buses, to and from the port and Borobudur. According to Ade, our Indonesian cabin attendant, it’s the only way to cover the 60 miles distance in any reasonable amount of time. We had police cars, lights and sirens, in front and behind, clearing traffic. Also, at major right hand turns (think left turn in US) there was a flagman holding traffic for us. We were bus #8, the last one. At one point we got separated from the pack (not sure how) and our...

Feb 26, 2018 - Semarang (Java) Indonesia

History: Long a center of Hindu-Buddhist empires and an important trade center of the Dutch east India company in the 17th and18th centuries, the island of Java is Indonesia “s repository of history and culture. The bustling port of Semarang was founded by the Dutch and the island shows their colonists past. Not as pretty as Bali, city shows The problems of over population, living conditions not very pleasing. Many walk around barefoot and urinate/deficate wherever is convient, very sad. Average wage is $200 per month.

Feb 24, 2018 - Bali Indonesia (half way on our journey)

History: Bali has long beckoned travelers in search of ultimate beauty. The island”s rich Hindu culture has forever held that gods live in all natural things- from mountains to streams to sand on the beach, lending the island a very peaceful air. Denpasar is the capital and is filled with temples carved from white coral. The harbor was filled with so many boats all going full speed in all directions. Unbelievable and so fun to watch. One hundred US dollars equaled $1,350,000 rupiahs Michele had a great time in all the shops.

Feb 24, 2018 - Bali, Land of Temples

Very different sailing into Benoa, Bali, Indonesia today than the other places we have been. First, we arrived at noon instead of 7 or 8 in the morning. Second the harbor is noisy, buzzing with holiday activity. People are waving, yelling and screaming as speed boats pull Parasailers, big inflatable rafts and banana tubes. Next is the jet skiers buzzing around… all of this sharing the narrow channel we are in. Lastly, every 10 minutes a big passenger jet flies overhead on final approach to the airport across the harbor. The hustle and...

Feb 23, 2018 - Komodo - There be dragons!

Komodo Island National Park comprises 3 islands, with about 1,000 dragons on each of the islands. There are also 5 other islands with dragons with another 500 or so. First thing we notice ,is the only sign of habitation is a small a town nestled by the beach in one valley. Our ship sails by the town to a lonely looking pier a couple of valleys away. We are wondering where is the everyone. Dragons ate them? Some boats start to show up and finally we can see some buildings back in the trees near the pier. There are surprises as we prepare...

Dec 31, 2017 - Happy New Year

Here we are, New Year's Eve and we're now into part two of our cruise. Our ship returned to Singapore yesterday where some 2,400 of our fellow passengers disembarked and we were joined by 2,400 new travellers. Around 400 guests remained on board for this second stage. Since our last update we'd been taking things easy while cruising the South China Sea and the Gulf of Thailand until our arrival in Thailand to allow us a visit to Bangkok, the first time for us. The ship docked about 2 hours from Bangkok so it was a long drive there (and...

Dec 13, 2017 - The Island of Java, Jakarta and Yogayakarta

Java We flew into Jakarta airport arriving later than expected around 10 pm after a two hour flight on which we were the only Europeans. We negotiated the ticketed taxi service and headed into Jakarta to our hotel the Ibis. It was clear our driver who spoke to the taxi fixer as we got in that he really was not sure where we were going. He spoke no english and we had difficulty trying to help him, google maps is often a mystery to us, it certainly was something above and beyond mystery to him.it was a 40 minute ride along one of the very few...