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Volcano sunrises, islands, street food and old trading towns across Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Singapore and Brunei, all a short flight from home in Saigon.

MalaysiaAdding Legoland Water Park to Your Johor Bahru Travel ItineraryLately, I’ve been hammering out posts about Legoland Malaysia in Johor Bahru, including a nod to the water park in…April 25, 2023MalaysiaExploring George Town: The Strange Allure of Penang’s Old TownAfter a comfy night’s rest in Penang, I kicked off my adventure in George Town—the city’s most famous spot, often…April 7, 2023IndonesiaPassing Through Ubud, Gazing at Batur Volcano, and Visiting the Legendary Besakih TempleMy 7-day journey exploring Indonesia’s Java strip has wrapped up—pretty much a smashing success. The plan was tight but executed…February 6, 2023
Ink drawing of Bill, the writer of Ink on the Map, seen from behind

Hi, I'm Bill

I live in Saigon and travel slowly around East and Southeast Asia, Australia and the US, writing down the practical bits: how to get there, what it costs and what is worth your time.

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