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Month: August 2017

Jakarta and Yogyakarta

August 30, 2017February 9, 2018 / Alice / Leave a comment

Before I came to Indonesia, other travelers recommended that I spend just one night in Jakarta or skip it altogether. I brushed off these recommendations, thinking Jakarta must have had some appeal due to its status as the capital city. I don't know why I thought I knew better; I should have listened to everyone … Continue reading Jakarta and Yogyakarta

Malaysia recap

August 25, 2017March 5, 2018 / Alice / Leave a comment

Malaysia exceeded my expectations. The country has a diverse population, a wide range of sights, and great food. I arrived in Malaysia on June 25 and left on July 26. Below is a summary of the locations, accommodations, transport, and tours from my time in Malaysia. Kuala Lumpur (June 25 to 29, July 9 to … Continue reading Malaysia recap

Sepilok and Kinabatangan River

August 16, 2017February 9, 2018 / Alice / Leave a comment

To round out my stay in Borneo, I visited Sepilok and the Kinabatangan River. I went to several animal rehabilitation centers and sanctuaries in Sepilok, which was about a 45-minute drive from Sandakan. I heard that the Labuk Bay Sanctuary allowed visitors to see proboscis monkeys up close. Proboscis monkeys have prominent noses and live … Continue reading Sepilok and Kinabatangan River

Kota Kinabalu and Sandakan

August 9, 2017February 9, 2018 / Alice / Leave a comment

I spent about a week and a half in Sabah, a Malaysian state in Borneo. My stay in Borneo started in Kota Kinabalu, or "KK," the capital city of Sabah. Kota Kinabalu isn't a pretty city, but it was perfectly safe. A couple of malls and plenty of food options were within walking distance of … Continue reading Kota Kinabalu and Sandakan

Perhentian Islands

August 1, 2017February 9, 2018 / Alice / 1 Comment

I stayed on the Perhentian Islands in the northeast of the Malaysian peninsula to get a scuba diving certificate. To get there, I took a seven-hour bus ride from Penang to a city named Kota Bharu and then a one-hour taxi ride to Kuala Besut, the closest mainland port to the islands. I spent one … Continue reading Perhentian Islands

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One of my last stops: wax palms at Valle de Cocora. Back to NY in a few days 😱
Well, if I had to get food poisoning during my trip, at least I got to recover on a pretty beach. šŸ
I may not know how to pose for photos, but I’m still feeling the vibes in Medellin. āœŒļøāœŒļø #whereisthelowerhalfofmyrightleg
Even the Olympics couldn’t distract me from the beauty of Bariloche. #olympicswithdrawal
Sorry, more Patagonia photos. #ipromisethiswillendsoon
Here’s an ice-related PSA to go along with these glacier photos: the Olympics are going on now, so please watch the figure skating events! ⛸ #idesperatelyneedaccesstoatv

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