The Journey Begins...
January 29, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 50 °F
With a middle seat for a 6hr flight from EWR to SFO on a United Dreamliner
San Francisco
January 29, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 46 °F
I Would Be There...
January 31, 2023 in Brunei
But can't convince United to drop me off at BWN then continue on to SIN. Afterall, we flying right by at 38,000 feet.. don't see what's the problem?
Singapore Lunch Stop
January 31, 2023 in Singapore ⋅ 🌧 77 °F
My transit point to Brunei which is easy thanks to Singapore's efficient Immigration and Customs Arrival process.
Brueni International Airport
January 31, 2023 in Brunei ⋅ 🌧 77 °F
About a 3hr flight from Singapore and I touch down in the 5th richest country in the world that's definitely off the tourist beaten path.
Royal Regalia Museum
January 31, 2023 in Brunei ⋅ ☁️ 75 °F
A night walk to find an ATM is unsuccessful but I'm still rewarded nice night views of a tranquil city.
The Capital Residence Suites
January 31, 2023 in Brunei
Affordable accommodations that is in a good central location. Free Airport Shuttle plus shuttle service available to area attractions.
Breakfast Included..
February 1, 2023 in Brunei ⋅ ☁️ 88 °F
A delicious start to the day with a flavorful.."Sticky Rice".
How Stink Is Durian..
February 1, 2023 in Brunei ⋅ ☁️ 86 °F
Must be bad when it is banned from your room like smoking.
Room View
February 1, 2023 in Brunei ⋅ 🌧 84 °F
Overlooking Youth Center with huge swimming pool.
Yayasan Sultan Haji
February 1, 2023 in Brunei ⋅ ☁️ 82 °F
Sights of City Center
Sultan Omar 'Ali Saifuddien Mosque
February 1, 2023 in Brunei ⋅ ☁️ 81 °F
The 1st State Mosque which can accommodate over 3000 worshipers.
Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque
February 1, 2023 in Brunei ⋅ ☁️ 81 °F
With replica or 16th barge name Mahligai built to commemorate the 1400th celebration of Nuzul Al-Quran.
Dough.. Nuts
February 1, 2023 in Brunei ⋅ 🌧 79 °F
Brunei Style... Tasty!
A Boat Tour..
February 1, 2023 in Brunei ⋅ 🌧 79 °F
I'm able to arrange with a bit of haggling a private boat tour with a local for $40 which would be about $120 online.
The World's Smallest
February 1, 2023 in Brunei ⋅ ☁️ 84 °F
Royal Palace.. The green building center of pictures. Birth palace of current Sultan of Brueni.
Water Village
February 1, 2023 in Brunei ⋅ ☁️ 86 °F
With its own "Green" mosque and "Yellow" school built right on the water.
Cruising The Village
February 1, 2023 in Brunei
It's amazing to see how the how the buildings are supported by what seems to be fragile.. " Toothpicks".
The Royal Palace
February 1, 2023 in Brunei ⋅ ☁️ 86 °F
With 24K Gold Dome and over 1700 rooms.. I can live there!
Must Be Nice...
February 1, 2023 in Brunei ⋅ ☁️ 86 °F
The current Sultan has 3 wives.. and they each get their own "palace".. Oh, to be Sultan...
Monkey In The Middle
February 1, 2023 in Brunei
Found only in this part of SE Asia.. these Proboscis monkeys have very unique features like an unusually large nose and reddish brown skin.
Mouth Open..
February 1, 2023 in Brunei ⋅ ☁️ 86 °F
Looking for a.. Handout
Calm Waters..
February 1, 2023 in Brunei ⋅ ☁️ 88 °F
Lurking danger.. Crocky!
The Fire Station
February 1, 2023 in Brunei
It has to be one of a kind, but it serves a village of about 30,000 residents.
Kampung Tamoi
February 1, 2023 in Brunei
Known as.. The Venice Of The East is now in some areas being modernized with affordable government housing.





































































