Getting over my ‘Jaws’ complex (a page from my Travel Journal) I’ve just spent several days on Pulau (island) Lang Tengah where I stayed at the D’Coconut Lagoon Resort. Lang Tengah is a small island in the Malaysian state of Terengganu, off peninsular Malaysia’s east coast, a 45-minute boat ride from the hamlet of Merang on [...]
The spectacular Great Ocean Road
The Great Ocean Road along Victoria, Australia’s southwestern coast is arguably one of the most stunning drives in the world. The road winds past verdant rolling hills, lush sub-tropical forests, dramatic cliffs, pristine beaches and Victoria’s most popular attraction: the Twelve Apostles. It is possible to join a day tour of the Great Ocean Road [...]
The wonders of Angkor Wat
The wonders of Angkor Wat (a page from my Travel Journal) I’ve just spent five fantastic days exploring the stunning temples at Angkor Wat together with my friends Allan and Nigel. We flew to Siem Reap on Air Asia from Kuala Lumpur (about a two hour flight) and we stayed at a beautiful hotel, Bopha Angkor. The [...]
Enchanting spots: Whitehaven Beach
Whitehaven Beach is a stunning stretch of pure white sand on the Whitsunday Islands, just off the coast of Queensland, Australia. The Whitsundays are often touted as some of the most beautiful islands in the world and I wouldn’t disagree. Pristine white sandy beaches line the islands whilst the jungle-clad interior is home to unique [...]
Ten places I would love to visit
When I was a child, my parents bought me an encyclopedia set called ‘The World & Its People”. The facts, stories and pictures of every corner of our globe made a huge impression on me – that was the start of my love affair with travel. I studied each and every page of that 26-volume [...]
Interview with Splendia
This is a really exciting moment. One of my favourite hotel sites, Splendia, has invited me for an interview to quiz me about my travel experiences. This will be the first of a series of interviews that Splendia will conduct with travel bloggers. Everyone is invited to post questions which I will answer during a [...]
A desert full of wonders – San Pedro de Atacama, Chile
A desert full of wonders – San Pedro de Atacama (a page from my Travel Journal) A very good friend of mine persuaded me to visit northern Chile. I was quite hesitant at first because it’s a desert region and I’m not a big fan of deserts! They’re very dry and extremely hot; elements which [...]
The murals of Valparaiso
I wasn’t sure what to expect when I visited Valparaiso (known locally as ‘Valpo’). My knowledge of the city was limited to the fact that it’s the leading port of Chile, about 120 kilometers west of Santiago, it’s on UNESCO’s World Heritage list and that it’s situated along the edges of a massive bay. Some [...]
East African safaris
“I once had a house in Africa [pronounced 'Aa-fri-kah' in a heavy Scandinavian accent ]” (Meryl Streep in the movie ‘Out of Africa’). Those words resounded constantly through my mind when I travelled around Kenya and Tanzania. The scenes from the movie of endless wind-swept plains, flocks of flamingos and herds of wildebeest were etched [...]
Spotlight: East Malaysia
East Malaysia comprises the two states of Sabah and Sarawak on the island of Borneo. The region boasts some of the most diverse flora and fauna in the world, top-notch diving spots, stunning beaches, a fascinating history involving headhunters and white kings, breathtaking landscapes and atmospheric towns. A wide network of air, bus and boat [...]
About Keith Jenkins
I'm Keith Jenkins. In July 2008, I left my ten-year banking career to travel around the world. I've not looked back since.
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