The driver’s helper asked us to bow our heads in silent prayer before we left the “bus station” in Pontianak to take an 11 hour bus ride into Borneo. We were then each handed a box with a bun/danish and some water, and off we went to Sintang, where I will spend half of my time in...
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… and I met an amazing taxi driver named Raden. But first, let me talk about Singapore a bit. SINGAPORE IS INSANE, in the way that it differs from the surrounding countries (Malaysia, and Indonesia in particular). The city is extremely super organized, super clean and super modern. Here people greet you in Mandarin,...
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…where the driver’s seat cover was completely removed leaving only the wire frame. It looked like it had been replaced by a beach chair. Must have been very uncomfortable for the driver. (Seen in the picture here). …where the floor mats were molded and had to be removed, leaving a completely rusted floor. The...
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Having enjoyed many meals alone while on the road, I like to watch people eat. Not what they are eating really, but what they are doing while they eat. This often makes me compare things to Montreal, my hometown and a real “foodie” city. At home we are all chefs, or so we pretend...
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One month later I can finally open my closet and choose a top of any colour without wondering how it will be perceived by others. I can even wear my yellow tank top under my red rain coat if I wish. Because Bangkok seems 100% back to normal, one month later. Well, almost back...
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