The guide books will tell you the best time to visit Cambodia is between November and April. I would agree but would add that the really best time to visit is right now as the Covid Pandemic is waning, countries are opening their borders, and crowds are not yet at pre-pandemic levels. The only negative…
When we moved to Singapore in December 2020, we knew that travel would be restricted for a while due to the Covid pandemic. Like everyone else, we had to wait a while longer before that could happen. With many countries in Southeast Asia requiring quarantine, pre-departure and on-arrival covid testing, a trip in these covid…
After a short flight from Siem Reap to Phnom Penh we began the second half of our Cambodian adventure. This part of our trip would prove to be very different from the first half. We left the ancient history in the peaceful countryside to explore modern history and city life. Read about our trip to…
Depending on your definition of “continental” I may or may not have stood at the southernmost point of Continental Asia which is proclaimed to be located on Singapore’s Sentosa Island. Either way, this destination makes for a nice walk along the beach and views of the Singapore Strait and South China Sea. While many Indonesian…
When you can only get away from the city for a day, head to Pulau Ubin for a semi-adventurous escape that will leave you feeling like you are world’s away from the city’s hustle and bustle. Pulau Ubin is an island located between Singapore and Malaysia and can be reached by a 15-minute boat ride…
Hiking the longest river in a country is usually seriously adventurous. Here in Singapore; however, the longest river is only 10 kilometers (6.2 miles) long which places it squarely in the semi–adventurous category! The river begins at the Lower Pierce Reservoir and ends when it empties into the Kallang Basin. This is an urban hike,…
A Semi-Adventurous play How can a play be semi-adventurous? Take away the stage and have the audience walk through busy city streets while listening to the story which takes place in those very streets. New World’s End, produced by Oh! Open House in Singapore, tells the story of Rosa and Kirin who meet in the…
Some of my favorite semi-adventures include a little bit of history. Throw in a few hikes through awe-inspiring landscapes that are a bit off the beaten path and I’m sold. Alaska’s Kennecott Copper Mine and nearby McCarthy, Alaska fit this description perfectly. Located 80 miles from the Canadian border and an 8 hour drive from…
When the temperature routinely hovers around 30° C (87° F), dipping into a hot spring doesn’t immediately come to mind as a expected activity. But a visit to Sembawang Hot Spring Park in Singapore is worth the trip for those looking to soak their feet and soak up a bit of Singapore history at the…
Hiking can take us out of the pressures of our everyday lives, providing peace and calm. But hiking can also take us out of the present, providing a glimpse into the past. This was especially true during my hike through Thomson Nature Park in Singapore. During the 1800s, the area was the site of rubber,…
We had a really fun experience yesterday as we participated in a traditional Singaporean Chinese New Year activity. Yu Sheng is a salad which is eaten during the New Year celebrations. Each ingredient in the salad represents a symbol of good luck for the coming year. As ingredients are added to the plate, people recite wishes…
Urban hiking has gained popularity recently as our ability to travel to our favorite hiking spots has been curtailed. And that’s good news because it gives us all an opportunity to explore our own back yards. Just because you aren’t miles into the wilderness, doesn’t mean you can’t experience a a good hike! What is…
The Lakeside Garden at Jurong Lake Gardens, is about a mile and a half long as the crow flies. However, when wandering the many paths which twist and turn through the gardens, you’ll likely travel much further. We walked close to six miles as we explored the Gardens. Located on the shore of Jurong Lake,…
At 163 meters (534 feet), Bukit Timah Hill is the highest point in Singapore. That doesn’t seem very high as I write it but it sure felt high as I was climbing it! I blame it on the humidity. This was one of our first adventures in Singapore and this Arizona girl is still trying…
For some, going on a Ferris wheel the height of a 42-story building would be classified as an extreme adventure. For others, it’s pretty tame. I definitely say it fits into the category of a semi-adventure. The Singapore Flyer opened in 2008, after 2 1/2 years of construction. At 541 feet, it held the title…
Today was our first full day out of SHN (Stay-Home Notice) and our primary task was getting our employment and dependent pass cards. After being photographed and fingerprinted and turning in our documents, we were approved for our cards. This was the last big hurdle we needed to take care of before we could officially…
My biggest semi-adventure yet. I’m moving to Singapore!
Nestled at the tip of Resurrection Bay on Alaska’s Kenai Peninsula, Seward, Alaska is easy to get to and offers stunning scenery and a long list of outdoor activities, making it a must-see for semi-adventurers. Resurrection Bay is a fjord of the Gulf of Alaska. A fiord is a long, narrow inlet which was created…
