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Forum: Asia
May 29th, 2017, 12:54 PM
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Posted By victoriac

Something quite different in the works for...

Something quite different in the works for 2018...considering a transpacific crossing from Ushuaia to Capetown and then maybe safari, thinking East Africa but will now be checking out your posts on...
Forum: Asia
May 28th, 2017, 05:44 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 7,288
Posted By victoriac

I'd certainly travel with them again. I am...

I'd certainly travel with them again. I am intrigued by the trip into China from Laos. Just hope they keep exploring new routes!
Forum: Asia
May 28th, 2017, 11:58 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 7,288
Posted By victoriac

Last stops, Lankayan Island and Kuching As...

Last stops, Lankayan Island and Kuching

As our trip moves into its final week, there’s a different vibe and my mind starts to alternate between the present experience and what awaits at home. The...
Forum: Asia
May 26th, 2017, 01:29 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 7,288
Posted By victoriac

Not to leave you in suspense, I also enjoyed...

Not to leave you in suspense, I also enjoyed Kuching and more so than KK or Sandakan. I'll have some good hotel and dining recos for you as well.
Forum: Asia
May 25th, 2017, 02:42 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 7,288
Posted By victoriac

Kathie, you had the better of the two experiences...

Kathie, you had the better of the two experiences if I had to choose. BRL is a very special place.

Best laid plans and all - I'll get to the last instalment in a couple of days - Lankayan Island...
Forum: Asia
May 25th, 2017, 08:31 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 7,288
Posted By victoriac

Sandakan and the Kinatabagan River.. The...

Sandakan and the Kinatabagan River..

The drive from the Danum Valley to Sandakan backtracked to Lahad Datu and then turned north through an endless landscape of palm oil plantations – sadly...
Forum: Asia
May 24th, 2017, 05:55 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 7,288
Posted By victoriac

Thanks all for your encouragement. Life got in...

Thanks all for your encouragement. Life got in the way of finishing my report but you have spurred me on! All day rain forecast for tomorrow so perfect day to finish last installments.
Forum: Asia
May 14th, 2017, 11:37 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 7,288
Posted By victoriac

Borneo…a Trio of adventures After our Pandaw...

Borneo…a Trio of adventures

After our Pandaw river trip was cancelled, we considered filling the freed up time with alternate destinations but came to realize that we wanted to spend the time in...
Forum: Asia
May 9th, 2017, 02:02 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 7,288
Posted By victoriac

Thanks Lolazahra, it's rewarding to get your...

Thanks Lolazahra, it's rewarding to get your feedback!

We had traveled to Thailand before with our kids, chartering a catamaran out of Phuket to do some diving and overnited on Nai Yang beach...
Forum: Asia
May 9th, 2017, 10:31 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 7,288
Posted By victoriac

R&R on Railay Beach, Thailand Leaving...

R&R on Railay Beach, Thailand

Leaving Bhutan, we packed our down jackets, hats and gloves in the bottom of our bags as we would no longer need them. As we took off from Paro airport on an equally...
Forum: Asia
May 9th, 2017, 05:52 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 7,288
Posted By victoriac

Thank you for following. Kathie, I will be...

Thank you for following.

Kathie, I will be reading Margaret Williamson's book soon, it sounds intriguing. I actually tried to include Sikkim on this trip but the logistics were difficult. I...
Forum: Asia
May 8th, 2017, 03:03 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 7,288
Posted By victoriac

Our first stop was the Paro Dzong and the...

Our first stop was the Paro Dzong and the National Museum for an overview of what we could expect to see in the way of flora, fauna and culture. And then lunch, our first Bhutanese buffet (see...
Forum: Asia
May 7th, 2017, 10:18 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 7,288
Posted By victoriac

A brief diversion …. I went to Egypt in the 90’s...

A brief diversion …. I went to Egypt in the 90’s and even more than a Nile cruise I was looking forward to seeing the Great Pyramids at Giza. We had one night before the cruise and planned to arrive...
Forum: Asia
May 6th, 2017, 09:33 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 7,288
Posted By victoriac

Kathie, for sure we were lucky with Himalayan...

Kathie, for sure we were lucky with Himalayan views. Apparently there had been no views at all for 2 weeks prior. I recalled your trip report on Nepal which I read when planning and know you liked...
Forum: Asia
May 6th, 2017, 08:28 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 7,288
Posted By victoriac

We flew from Penang to Kathmandu via KL arriving...

We flew from Penang to Kathmandu via KL arriving in Kathmandu in the late afternoon. It took over an hour to negotiate the airport baggage collection (yep, carry-on next time…) as several flights...
Forum: Asia
May 5th, 2017, 02:14 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 7,288
Posted By victoriac

Thanks so much for your encouraging replies! ...

Thanks so much for your encouraging replies!
Kathie, I have followed many of your posts and very often your advice!

Food, walking, more food in Penang-

A short flight to Penang was made...
Forum: Asia
May 5th, 2017, 11:40 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 7,288
Posted By victoriac

Logistics- We flew Toronto - Singapore via...

Logistics-

We flew Toronto - Singapore via Istanbul going over and Singapore- Toronto via Tapei on the return. Our return was on Eva Airlines which is relatively new to Star Alliance. It was a...
Forum: Asia
May 5th, 2017, 08:43 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 7,288
Posted By victoriac

6 weeks in Nepal, Bhutan, Borneo and more...

This is my first trip report and it comes with a huge thank you to many Fodor’s posters who have made my trips better than I could have ever made them on my own. I am excited for feedback or...
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