Destinations

Why you can’t buy $50 of gas/petrol in Malaysia

by Traveling Shannon February 28, 2013 Feature

Getting gas for your car in the states can be a scary and expensive experience. I didn’t drive in Taiwan, but in Malaysia I got the opportunity to this whole experience again. Here in Kota Kinabalu I have a scooter. I was about to put gas into this scooter for the first time. Up until [...]

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Things I took for granted living in the US

by Traveling Shannon February 21, 2013 Feature

After spending now a year and a half on the other side of the world I have learned a different way of living. During the past year and a half I have had an apartment in Thailand, Taiwan and now Malaysia. I have had to adjust a bit and give up some things. While living [...]

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My Taiwan Kids

by Traveling Shannon February 17, 2013 Feature

I did enjoy some of my classes in Taiwan. The kids grow on you. Some are really cute. It was hard to say good bye to some of my classes, so hard that I just couldn’t do it. Other classes I was cheering as I walked out of the classroom for the last time. Here [...]

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Whew! Good Bye Taiwan

by Traveling Shannon February 13, 2013 General Traveling

I am finally out of Taiwan and getting settled in Malaysia. It has been a roller-coaster ride these past two months. My last month of teaching in Taiwan was filled with Christmas activities, saying good bye to my students and the end of the semester testing. There were Christmas parties, parents nights, teachers meals, friends [...]

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4 places to see in Bangladesh

by Traveling Shannon December 1, 2012 Bangladesh

Bangla-where? Do you know where Bangladesh is? When I left for my RTW trip, I could not tell you. But now I know. Bangladesh is a small country in South East Asia, in between India and Myanmar. View Larger Map Bangladesh is officially known as People’s Republic of Bangladesh. The government is a Unitary parliamentary [...]

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Mulu National Park

by Traveling Shannon November 13, 2012 Feature

Mulu National Park (Photo Round-up) is located in Borneo Malaysia. There are no roads or highways going to Mulu. The only way in is by a long river boat ride or flying in from Miri. Mulu Park is a UNESCO World Heritage site. I fly with MASWings They offer 1-2 flights a day to Mulu [...]

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Taiwans Clinics vs Emergency Rooms

by Traveling Shannon November 10, 2012 Personal Thoughts

Warning: If you are easily grossed out do no read this post. Over the past 2 months I have gotten the opportunity to check out Taiwan’s Medical Clinics and the Emergency Rooms. Taiwan has a National Health Care plan. Since I am employed in Taiwan, I am covered.   My first visit was to Taiwan [...]

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A New Home

by Traveling Shannon September 17, 2012 General Traveling

If you have been following my travels you know that I am currently living in Taiwan, and I am not happy about it. I have a few months left of my contract until I can leave. This got me thinking about how I can learn from my mistake. So, I am making a list of [...]

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Photo Roundup: Mulu National Park

by Traveling Shannon September 11, 2012 General Traveling

There are a lot of photos in this round up. Mulu National Park is so amazing I could not just pick a few. Enjoy!

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Where to stay in Sandakan/Sepilok

by Traveling Shannon August 30, 2012 Malaysia

Paganakan Dii That’s where. Paganakan Dii is located in Sepilok and has 3 duplexes (6 rooms) and 3 longhouses (36 dorm beds). I stayed in the dorms and they were very nice. The longhouses are stilted above ground which leaves a nice area under the dorms for hanging chairs and lounge area. The dorms do [...]

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Sepilok Orang Utang Center

by Traveling Shannon August 27, 2012 Feature

The Sepilok Orang-Utan Center is located in Sabah, Malaysia. It is an area of 4,300-hectare (10,625 acres) in the Kabili-Sepilok Forest Reserve. The Center is under the administration of the Wildlife Department of Sabah. View Larger Map This is a center for Orang-utans who are orphaned, and rehabilitated to return them to the wild. Those [...]

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Photo Round Up-Sepilok Orang Utan Sanctuary

by Traveling Shannon August 10, 2012 Malaysia
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