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New Adventure

PUNCHY — Wed, 5 Mar 2008 17:40:01 -0600

Hong Kong was amazing, but it is time to tackle a new city. Madrid, here I come!

New Years Eve in Hong Kong

PUNCHY — Sun, 31 Dec 2006 05:40:05 -0600

Earlier this afternoon I was surfing at Big Wave Bay on Hong Kong Island! A small bay w/ little waves pealing down the line. It's no Pipeline, but it is so refreshing to get in the water, make a couple turns and give thanks for all the expieriences I have racked up over the past seven months on the...

Only on Matador Travel: The Gibbon Experience!!!

PUNCHY — Mon, 4 Dec 2006 06:26:16 -0600

Previously the only way to find out about the Gibbon Experience was by word of mouth in Laos. It isn't in any Lonely Planet Books, only on Matador Travel. Say the words Gibbon Experience in Laos and instantly other backpackers listen up. It is the best thing to do in Northern Laos. With canopy...

Road Trip Indo Style

PUNCHY — Mon, 13 Nov 2006 23:20:45 -0600

We are back to bali now. Kraig, keoki and i just got hour long messages from head to toe for $8.
For the last 2 weeks we have been driving through the islands of lombok and Sumbawa. We rented a car and drove all over the islands east of bali. The trip started with a two hr drive north to Padang bai,...

Scuba Diving in Thailand

PUNCHY — Sun, 12 Nov 2006 07:05:20 -0600

Yah Brah. I arrived last night in Bangkok, Thailand. I met up with my brother Keoki and my cuz Steve. We rode the Sky Tram and the River Taxi up to Khao San Rd. today and booked a bus ticket to Ko Tao Island. For 9,850 Baht ($250 US, we got bus and ferry transport from Bangkok to Ko Tao. We also...

Hong Kong!!!

PUNCHY — Thu, 9 Nov 2006 06:02:53 -0600

I made it to the City in the Jungle. Huge sky scrapers cover the hills and tower over highrise buildings. The ocean snakes inland into haborbors in the middle of the city. Huge frieghters, tug boats and ferrys fill the harbors. Tropical jungles of Bamboo, Rubber Trees and Palms cover the mountain...

How much to Pay when Shopping in Indonesia

PUNCHY — Mon, 6 Nov 2006 01:16:54 -0600

Prices vary depending on the place, the amount and on you. You have the money so you have the final word. 10,000Rp=$1(US). Ask how much things are first is a good rule and you can ask if they bargain. Some clothing stores (the ones with real stuff), food stores (ex. Circle K) and bars/resturants all...

Surviving Arrival In Bali. Stuff you Want to Know

PUNCHY — Mon, 6 Nov 2006 00:49:37 -0600

Indonesia is unbelievable. When Kraig and I stepped off the plane we had all kinds of expectations. However, after spending two months all throughout Indonesia I have come to realize that many of my assumptions were completely wrong. Before we arrived we bought a book called "Indo Surf and Lingo." It...

Accomidation in Kuta, Bali

PUNCHY — Fri, 3 Nov 2006 03:49:32 -0600

There are tons of places to stay in Kuta. The Barong Hotel on Poppies Lane 2 is really nice with two pools, A/C and crisp sheets. It is a good place to stay after roughing it in the bush for a while. Rooms with two beds are about 200,000 Rr ($20 US) per night. If you would like to spend less, like...