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 Indonesia. My room is upstairs 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, and with the same breath, curse
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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 It looked like it had been replaced by a beach chair.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 holes allowed you to see the
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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 to normal. The streets are cleared
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Ten years ago I set a goal to visit 30 countries by my 30th birthday. With no plan or country list to fulfill this goal, I decided to let life take me where it wished.
“See Simi Travel Blog | Adventures of a travel snob“, is just that. The account of an ex-20-something year old exploring the world, usually solo, and on a very limited budget.
Every other week I try to tell you a story about the friends, food, fun and fails I’ve had along the way.
