Explore the World One Country at a Time
Explore the World One Country at a Time
Last Updated on June 27, 2025 We spent seven days in Lombok, Indonesia in mid-July 2023. The weather was actually nice when we landed at the airport. It was comfortable, neither warm nor cold. The humidity was low as it did not feel sticky. Near the beach was more humid and warm especially under the …
Last Updated on June 27, 2025 The Azores is a group of nine volcanic islands that is part of Portugal. Santa Maria island is the closest at around 1,400 kilometers west of Lisbon. Flores island is the furthest west at about 1,900 kilometers west of Lisbon. We spent a total of three weeks in …
Last Updated on July 20, 2023 The Moalboal sardine run and Oslob whale shark watching experiences are two of the three well known attractions in the island of Cebu, Philippines. The third attraction is Kawasan Falls which we passed up since we have seen so many waterfalls with Powerade blue color. We did the Moalboal …
Last Updated on June 27, 2025 The small country of Malta is a nice destination for those who want to escape the winter. We visited Malta in early March 2023 and the weather was cool in the shade, perfect under the sun and windy about ⅔ of the time. Though a small country, it offers …
Last Updated on August 24, 2023 Raja Ampat is an archipelago located in Eastern Indonesia. Its eastern border butts up with Western Papua New Guinea. We spent seven wonderful and relaxing days in July in Raja Ampat. We met wonderful people, saw some jaw dropping sceneries, snorkeled in colorful coral reefs with rich marine life …
Last Updated on July 29, 2024 Waisai (pronounced Way-say) is the largest settlement in Raja Ampat, Indonesia. We stayed in Waisai for two nights in early July 2023. We thought it would just be just our jump off point for our Raja Ampat island homestay. We were surprised that Waisai has so much more to …
Last Updated on June 27, 2025 Yogyakarata or as locals call it “Jogja” is a bustling city in Java. It is rich in history with its impressive temples. The most famous temples are Prambanan and Borubudor. Prambanan is located about 12 kilometers east of the city center while Borubudor is located northwest about 40 kilometers …