…e anti-acid tablets that are basically comparable to anticil, but they cost 2-3 times more and generally don’t taste very good. Cost: 6 TB for one strip of 10 tablets / ~ $0.20 US dosage: take 1 tablet for mild acidic stomach, 2 if that doesn’t work Where to buy: local and upscale pharmacies, some 7-11s and local shops oreda – powdered oral rehydration solution 3. Oreda – powdered electrolyte solution Whenever you sweat, be it from sports, heavy e…
…ges. Those soaring mountains rise to elevations of 5587 M-8091 M (17,000 ft- 25,000 ft) Most are over 7000 M (21,000 ft). Much of the trek itself is situated at 3000 M (9000 ft) That’s not quite high enough to bring on mountain sickness, but still quite high in elevation. The trek’s highest point is 5416 M (16,000 ft) at Thorung La Pass. The trek passes through a tremendous variety of topographies and many stone villages offering guesthouses, rest…
…and might be wondering how well my technique worked for me on my recent 40-hour, 3-flight trip from USA to Malaysia, here’s the follow up report: Quick summary of technique: Basically, I routinely deal with jet lag by simply avoiding it entirely. I manage that by getting myself onto the destination time schedule during and/or before my trip. It has worked for me repeatedly during 20 years of international travels. Quick summary of last week’s tri…
…ttention to fine details. My spacious suite was stocked with a coconut-wood-and-glass jar full of lemon cookies, peppermint tea, Illy coffee, bottles of wine, an assortment of alcohol shot bottles, cranberry juice… Uh, did they investigate my personal tastes before I checked in? Lol. aromatherapy spa products in my bathroom In the tiled bathroom I found cute little pots of aromatherapy skin moisturizer, cinnamon soap, ginger shampoo and hair con…
…ing among the islands. As we pulled into a channel between two small jungle-clad mounds, the captain slowly ground the boat to a halt. Hmm… were we going to take photos? Go swimming? Admire the trees? Spot an eagle nest, perhaps? lush rocky island in Langkawi Instead, the captain called out, “Anyone want to go for a Jacuzzi?” Eh? That got our heads turned. Was there a jacuzzi on-board that we had somehow missed seeing? Peering around the ship, we…
…at jetty where we were soon escorted to our catamaran by the friendly, down-to-earth staff member, a local Malaysian girl who spoke English fluently and seemed more western in mannerisms than Malay. In total, we were 9 passengers, from all ends of the globe: Two young Chinese beauties, a British couple, a Hong Kong couple, a Malaysian couple, and myself, American. Everyone quickly settled into their favorite spots on deck. The Shanghai girls splay…
…rence. :)) Bali Advertiser offers both print and online versions of its 100-page paper. 20,000 copies of the print version are distributed all over Bali every 2 weeks at restaurants, bars, cafes, stores, and resorts. This is GREAT exposure for my books! In addition to this great review (thanks to the reviewer’s initiative) both books are now on sale here in Bali at Ganesha Bookshop, which has 3 branches- in Sanur, Kerobokan, and Ubud. Let’s see ho…
…eet up with my brother, his Thai wife, my mom & her husband. In between the 2-month Himalayan journey and the Andaman Islands, IF I’m feeling brave enough I might dash over quickly to see the Taj Mahal before flying on to the Andamans. I’ve built in enough time in my schedule, just in case. If I don’t think I can deal with India’s masses, noise and harassment, then I’ll skip it. No worries. beautifully illuminated Indian temple at night Summary: M…
…, and Bolivia. India, Asia, and Australia were part of my most recent round-the-world. This latest trip was about exploration as well as immersing myself in the study of Ayurveda, a magical experience that has profoundly changed my life. Kyle in Australia’s Whitsunday Islands Q5. You wrote a post about how you were quite fearful of heights as a young girl but then suddenly at age 13 started taking adventures like roller coasters, ferris wheels, an…
…y and has a school, workshop, and other activities connected to it. Art Zoo- Ubud- Bali If you’d like to see paintings by a prominent western artist in Bali, head to Art Zoo. It’s a wonderful, eclectic gallery located slightly uphill from Tchampuan Hotel. Inside, you’ll find the colorful work of long-term western resident painter, Symon. He’s been living in Ubud and painting Balinese themes since the 1970s. He’s an important part of Balinese art h…
Hi! I'm Lash, an American nomadic world traveler who's been traveling solo since 1998. I’m passionate about traveling the world nomadically and then sharing it all with you. I hope to inspire you to travel the world, to entertain you with tales from the road, and to help you reach your travel dreams. Welcome! 
