As the title says, this is Borneo Part Two. If you’ve missed out on Part One, probably best to read that one first. It is chronological, after all. Part Three next week! Day 3 We took the early bus to Sandakan the next morning. The previous evening we’d come up…
It’s been too long! Too long since the last update (3 months if you’re counting – of course I’m not), which is part of why I’ve split this one up into three. I mean, if it took me since September to finally get everything ready, I might as well spread…
The trip to Wuyishan took me about 300km to the north west, a decent journey by most standards. To give you an idea of how big China is though, this didn’t even take me out of the province. I was still in Fujian, just about. It didn’t take long to…
Monday 21st March 2016 – The drive to Pampa Linda, like everywhere we had been in the area, featured some amazing scenery. Weird rock formations, serene lakes, craggy mountain tops and more. The drive wasn’t what we’d come this far into the national park for though. It was our forthcoming…
Sunday 20th September 2015 – I had a few days back in Manaus to enjoy upon my return from the jungle. I had decided I would not leave the next day (a Tuesday), but take the boat on Friday, to avoid too much rushing and stress. Unfortunately, travelling often goes…
Monday 14th September 2015 – “It’s the bear necessities, the simple bear necessities…” I sang as we floated down to the river on the way to the lodge. It might have been under my breath though, I hadn’t really got to know everybody yet. You know the situation, no one…
Here you will find the (hopefully) up to date adventures of the incredibly handsome pioneering explorer, Doug. As modest as he is wise, as awesome as he is brave, Doug will endeavor to recite the tales of his travels with utmost accuracy. No embellishment whatsoever.