If we’re going to be stuck in one place, like we found ourselves stuck in Satun, Thailand, we’ll make the best of it. We spent a week at a hotel in Satun, where we got our first experiences with local Thai food. Where to Stay Thanks to the yard debacle, our hotel was covered for…
I’m living at a 5-degree angle. Drawers aren’t closing properly with the usual effort. I tripped going up our stairs, unused to the weird effect. David’s nervously pacing up and down the decks of our boat. Starry Horizons is stuck in the mud, and we’re waiting for high tide. Sailing Langkawi to Satun After cruising…
This was our fourth calendar year (wow!) living full time aboard Starry Horizons and sailing around the world. We are so lucky to have such amazing adventures. While 2018 was fun, it was a more challenging year than we’ve ever had before. Read the best of 2017. Despite its challenges, the social aspect of our…
After having such a great time in Singapore, we set our sights on our next hurdle: sailing the west coast of Malaysia. Clearing Into Malaysia in Puteri After clearing out of One15 Marina in Singapore we motored 31 nm around the west side of Singapore and into Puteri Harbour Marina. As usual, passing under the…
We spent ten days cruising Langkawi with our friends aboard our boat Starry Horizons. This was our big stop in Malaysia, and with all its beaches and towering landscapes, we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. Charter in Langkawi If you aren’t coming on your own boat, there are several charter companies operating in Kuah, including Dream Yacht…
Langkawi is a hot vacation destination spot on the west coast of Malaysia. It’s easy to get to and has an abundance of hotels and tourist attractions. Plus, the whole island is duty-free! About Langkawi Langkawi is an archipelago of 99 islands off the western coast of Malaysia. The island group is surrounded by the…
Before we started our world tour, one of the things that got me most excited about our travel was going to Southeast Asia and eating street food. I already love Thai food – and there are a lot of similarities in Malaysian food – but I wanted to try proper local food, not just the…
We were very excited to get to Singapore, the largest city on our 6-year circumnavigation. We were staying in the beautiful One15 Marina on Sentosa Island, and after over 100 days cruising Indonesia the big city was exactly what we needed; a bit of luxury, plentiful shopping, and convenience! Tip: Sign up for the free Marina…