Photos: Kinabatangan River, Borneo
Pictures of the proboscis monkeys, orangutans and hornbills we encountered as we cruised up the Kinabatangan River in Borneo, Malaysia.
Recipe: Peanut Butter Oatmeal
Waking up early in the morning to cycle is not easy. Neither is finding a healthy breakfast on the road. Most places serve fried chicken, rice or noodles, but there comes a time when a greasy meal is not appealing and you want something healthy and filling. So we came up with a solution!
Photos: Scuba Diving on Mabul Island, Malaysia
Pictures of of our stay on Mabul Island, Malaysia, where we became scuba certified.
Photos: Asiatic Organic Farm, Borneo
A gallery of the photos we took during our stay at Asiatic Organic Farm in Borneo, Malaysia.
Travel Guide: Banjarmasin, Indonesia
If you like to stray from the well-worn path or are looking for a real adventure, you will want to visit Banjarmasin. Rich with culture and charm, the city offers experiences you won’t find in any other part of Indonesia.
Travel Guide: Palangkaraya, Indonesia
There’s really only one reason to come to the capital city of Kalimantan–to see a wild orangutan.
Photos: Penang, Malaysia
A gallery of the photos we took in Georgetown, Penang, Malaysia.
Photos: Our Malaysian Family
A gallery of the photos we took with our adoptive Malaysian family in Serdang, Malaysia.
Farming In Borneo
In early January, we flew to Borneo for an opportunity to work on an organic farm in Sabah.
Travel Guide: Uluwatu, Indonesia
Need a break from crowded cities and burning trash? Forget about heading to Kuta, Uluwatu is the place to be.
Photos: Ipoh, Malaysia
A gallery of the photos we took at various temples in Ipoh, Malaysia.
Travel Guide: Ubud, Indonesia
Good food, cheap accommodation and beautiful temples and landscapes abound in Ubud; we’ll show you where to look.
Photos: Butterfly Farm, Cameron Highlands
A gallery of the photos we took at the butterfly farm in Cameron Highlands, Malaysia.
Photos: Cameron Highlands, Malaysia
A gallery of the photos we took in Cameron Highlands, Malaysia.
Photos: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
A gallery of the photos we took in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Travel Guide: Indonesia
Planning a trip to Indonesia? Here’s everything we learned during our 1 month stay in the land of a thousand kings.
Recipe: Bengkang Pandan
For the past few days we have been staying with a Malay family. Every night they make a traditional Malay dessert, called Bengkang pandan cake. We had to get the recipe and share!
Happy New Year!
It’s been a while since we posted anything, so we thought it was time for an update. Many people are asking to see pictures and hear about our travels, so here goes!
Photos: Kebun Kaki Bukit, Malaysia
Recipe: Polish Chocolate Cake
You wouldn’t expect to learn how to make Polish chocolate cake in Malaysia, but that’s exactly what happened at Kebun Kaki Bukit (Foothill Farm).
Photos: Malacca, Malaysia
A gallery of the photos we took in Malacca, Malaysia.
Photos: Little India, Singapore
A gallery of the photos we took in Little India, Singapore.
Photos: Gardens by the Bay, Singapore
A gallery of the photos we took at the Gardens by the Bay, Singapore.
Photos: Uluwatu Temple, Bali, Indonesia
A gallery of the photos we took at the Uluwatu Temple, Bali, Indonesia.
Photos: Ketut’s Village, Bali, Indonesia
A gallery of the photos we took at Ketut’s Village, Bali, Indonesia.
Photos: Baluran National Park, Java, Indonesia
A gallery of the photos we took at Baluran National Park, Java, Indonesia.
Photos: Kaja Island Orangutans, Palangka Raya, Indonesia
A gallery of the photos we took in Kaja Island, Palangka Raya, Borneo, Indonesia.
Photos: Floating Market in Banjarmasin, Borneo, Indonesia
A gallery of the photos we took at the floating market in Banjarmasin, Borneo, Indonesia.
Photos: Canal Tour in Banjarmasin, Borneo, Indonesia
A gallery of the photos we took on a Canal Tour in Banjarmasin, Borneo, Indonesia.
Photos: Gunung Kawi Temple, Bali, Indonesia
A gallery of the photos we took at the Gunung Kawi Temple, Bali, Indonesia.
Photos: Ubud, Indonesia
A gallery of the photos we took in Ubud, Indonesia.
Recipe: Base Gede
The only thing I love more than eating good food is learning how to make it so I can relive my gluttony in the future. Indonesians use simple ingredients to create incredibly complex flavors.
Choosing the Open Road
When most people start an adventure, they usually depart feeling a sense of preparedness and excitement. This was not even remotely our experience.
10 Questions with Fannie
Stephanie (a.k.a. Fannie) is my older, adventurous sister who has always inspired me to live life to the fullest. Stephanie has backpacked all throughout Europe, biked from Virginia to California, hiked the Appalachian trail, and biked through New Zealand… the list goes on. She is the one we turn to when we have any questions about our cycling tour. Here are 10 questions I thought would be helpful and fun to share.