Paradise Found in the Indian Ocean: Day 5 Exploring and enjoying the very special Kurumba Maldives resort in a tropical storm. In 1972, Kurumba opened as the first resort of the Maldives, ushering in an age of exotic tourism for the country. Recently, Kurumba has completely renovated and refreshed their facilities to continue to lead … Continue reading Kurumba Maldives the Resort that Started it All
Paradise Found in the Indian Ocean: Day 2 Visiting Anuradhapura and Polonnaruwa, passing through Mihintale, and ending the day in Sigiriya! I awoke at 7 am to a tropical bird cacophony, my morning alarm. I marveled at the variety and number of birds that I saw and heard. With an uncomfortable car ride, a 2 … Continue reading Anuradhapura and Polonnaruwa Make for a “Stupa-endous” Day!
Malaysia and Brunei in a Week: Day 6 Relaxing in the unique Bon Ton Resort and exploring main beach of Langkawi, then enjoying an amazing sunset at the Sheraton. Bon Ton Resort I woke up feeling extremely relaxed and spent some time just soaking that in. I noticed a few geckos around the room. Fortunately … Continue reading Bon Ton means Good Times in Langkawi!
Malaysia and Brunei in a Week: Day 5 Exploring the Majestic Empire Hotel followed by a hectic nail-biting transfer from Brunei to Langkawi, Malaysia. The Empire Hotel and Country Club I awoke with the feel of a lazy Sunday and finally got out of bed because my stomach was beckoning me with hunger. I made … Continue reading The Majestic Empire Hotel in Brunei