The Journey Begins...

With a middle seat for a 6hr flight from EWR to SFO on a United Dreamliner
San Francisco

I Would Be There...

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

My transit point to Brunei which is easy thanks to Singapore's efficient Immigration and Customs Arrival process.
Brueni International Airport

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

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

Affordable accommodations that is in a good central location. Free Airport Shuttle plus shuttle service available to area attractions.
Breakfast Included..

A delicious start to the day with a flavorful.."Sticky Rice".
How Stink Is Durian..

Must be bad when it is banned from your room like smoking.
Room View

Overlooking Youth Center with huge swimming pool.
Yayasan Sultan Haji

Sights of City Center
Sultan Omar 'Ali Saifuddien Mosque

The 1st State Mosque which can accommodate over 3000 worshipers.
Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque

With replica or 16th barge name Mahligai built to commemorate the 1400th celebration of Nuzul Al-Quran.
Dough.. Nuts

Brunei Style... Tasty!
A Boat Tour..

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

Royal Palace.. The green building center of pictures. Birth palace of current Sultan of Brueni.
Water Village

With its own "Green" mosque and "Yellow" school built right on the water.
Cruising The Village

It's amazing to see how the how the buildings are supported by what seems to be fragile.. " Toothpicks".
The Royal Palace

With 24K Gold Dome and over 1700 rooms.. I can live there!
Must Be Nice...

The current Sultan has 3 wives.. and they each get their own "palace".. Oh, to be Sultan...
Monkey In The Middle

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..

Looking for a.. Handout
Calm Waters..

Lurking danger.. Crocky!
The Fire Station

It has to be one of a kind, but it serves a village of about 30,000 residents.
Kampung Tamoi

Known as.. The Venice Of The East is now in some areas being modernized with affordable government housing.