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Melaka: The Last Stop of Our Malaysian Adventure

November 6, 2016October 22, 2017 / Jane / Leave a comment

Our introduction to Melaka (also known as Malacca) is an early one. Our night bus from Penang arrives about 6am. After a McDonald's breakfast, surrounded by many travellers heading by bus to Singapore, we jump on a local bus in the direction of our hotel. Chosen by Ben as it was in the 'centre of … Continue reading Melaka: The Last Stop of Our Malaysian Adventure

A Wee Malaysian Adventure

September 6, 2016February 5, 2017 / Jane / Leave a comment

I was keen to scratch a bit more of Asia off my scratchy map... Vietnam and Cambodia first choice, their monsoon season in August led us to decide upon Malaysia for this year's explorings instead. With an itinerary of 2 and a half days in Kuala Lumpur, 7 days in Langkawi, 2 days in Penang … Continue reading A Wee Malaysian Adventure

Don’t throw the baby out with the bathwater?

December 14, 2015February 5, 2017 / Jane / Leave a comment

Don't throw the baby out with the bathwater...!' Do you know the origins of this phrase? I learnt the answer to this on our recent trip to the Scottish Mining Museum. The museum on my list for a while, we finally made it there last Sunday. Our second attempt, the first we were too late … Continue reading Don’t throw the baby out with the bathwater?

Wonderful Wanderings

July 6, 2015February 5, 2017 / Jane / Leave a comment

That need to explore hasn't left me... I am still shocked by how much of my own country I haven't seen...! Since returning, I have been doing my best to rectify that... As far north as Dundee, to Blackpool and Croome in the South, to trying to cover a bit more of Edinburgh's bounds... A … Continue reading Wonderful Wanderings

Australia I Miss You…

May 13, 2015February 5, 2017 / Jane / 2 Comments

Australia I miss you... It's been 5 months and 3 days since we last met. A family Christmas and a different country's new year; exploring near and exploring far you still seem to have quite an effect on me. Without a doubt I think about you everyday. I've eaten the timtams I brought home. They're … Continue reading Australia I Miss You…

A Last Word on Australia…

January 13, 2015February 5, 2017 / Jane / 2 Comments

The plane climbs through the sky... The last of nine plane journeys  in the last month... Out of my window I see a full moon in the sky. Watch the meandering route of lights below. Veering to the right, the plane turns, Scotland bound... Finally heading home after a very busy six weeks, granted a … Continue reading A Last Word on Australia…

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