Erik & Heather's RTW Trip

Monthly Archives: September 2011

Turtles, Sharks, and an Island Paradise – Pulau Perhentian Kecil, Malaysia

September 28, 2011 in Malaysia by Erik

We left the cool hills of the Cameron Highlands, eager for more island time in Malaysia’s Perhentians. These two islands – Perhentian Kecil (small island) and Perhentian Besar (big island) – are in the country’s Northeastern border, close to the Thai border. But unlike the party-hardy islands of its neighbor to the North, these smaller, [...]

September 11 on the Other Side of the World

September 11, 2011 in Home Life by Heather

Today, we are sitting on a sunny beach in Bali, Indonesia on the other side of the globe from New York and Washington DC. But, today, September 11, 2011, ten years after the most horrific day in my life and in our country’s history, our hearts and minds are 100% back home in the United [...]

Cooling Off in the Crisp Cameron Highlands – Tanah Rata, Malaysia

September 7, 2011 in Malaysia by Heather

From the cultural and foody Penang, we joined a minivan transport to the crisp cool region of Cameron Highlands. After travelling there in the morning, we were dropped off at our hostel, Gerard’s Place. This cool apartment style hostel is a sister hostel to the more popular Father’s. The place was very modern and clean [...]

Malaysia’s Colonial Past and Multicultural Heritage in Georgetown, Penang

September 1, 2011 in Malaysia by Erik

Four weeks after beginning the second phase of our RTW trip in Bangkok, we were a bit sad to be saying goodbye to Thailand already. We had truly fallen in love with the country’s beautiful beaches, fantastic food, and friendly people. That said, we plan to return to the Land of Smiles after traveling further [...]