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Back to the Past, or Orangutans for the Second Time
January 2, 2017 - January 14, 2017 I can't believe it's been almost a year since I returned from Asia, and over a year since I finished my volunteering. Thankfully, I no longer have to miss Borneo...
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First day of 2016 in Kuala Lumpur
January 1, 2016 On the first day of 2016, we couldn't bring ourselves to do anything, so we decided to take the easy way out and buy a ticket for the city bus. You can see the same red buses in…
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Lady Dinah's Cat Emporium – Visiting the Cat Palace
September 18, 2016 I've been living in London for some time now, and long work hours have forced me to leave my beloved furry friend in Poland with my mom. The cat is happy, but I'm not so happy. I suffer from a lack of cuddles,…
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Melaka and New Year in Kuala Lumpur
December 31, 2015. On the last day of the year, we decided to visit Melaka, a small, charming town near Kuala Lumpur. Buses are plentiful, departing about every half hour, and the journey takes about two hours. Melaka was once one of the most important trading ports in…
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Melaka and New Year in Kuala Lumpur
December 31, 2015. On the last day of the year, we decided to visit Melaka, a small, charming town near Kuala Lumpur. Buses are plentiful, departing about every half hour, and the journey takes about two hours. Melaka was once one of the most important trading ports in…
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Orangutans – Satans; Sepilok, Sandakan – Borneo
I'd love to write a long story about orangutans, but unfortunately, I can't. As a volunteer, I've agreed to abide by certain rules. One of them is not to publish or share details about orangutans or my work.
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Sandakan - my two months in Borneo as a volunteer
November 1, 2015 - December 27, 2015 I've always loved animals. For as long as I can remember, I've loved orangutans. For many years, it's been my dream to touch, hug, pet, or see an orangutan. I don't really know why...
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Ubud and the monkey paradise, or a visit to the Monkey Forest
January 9-21, 2016 The next stop on my Bali trip was the famed Ubud. I decided to use it as my base. It's located roughly in the center of Bali, and since it's a small island,…
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Welcome to Bali. Uluwatu, Kecak Dance and Jimbaran Beach
January 9th After divine Malaysia, it was time for Indonesia, specifically Bali. Ten days on this paradise island awaited me. We decided to spend the first two nights on Jimbaran Beach. We arrived in Bali around 10 PM,…
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Goodbye Borneo, hello Kuala Lumpur
December 30–31, 2015 We decided to welcome the New Year in the capital of Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur. We flew out of Borneo on December 30th to check into a hotel, explore, and relax. We booked a room at the Aloft…
