I was really hoping for a better run than my last one, when I really felt like dying. I started by going south, and then worked my way east. I’d find a quiet road to run on, and when that ended, I’d find another one. I love running in Jogja because there are tons of … More 5/28/18: Final Stop In Indonesia: Jakarta
I’m at a time in my life where I could literally live anywhere, and would probably move somewhere for a guy if he was the right one. However, I have to balance that with my own independence. I don’t want to give up my independence and personal goals for a guy. … More 5/27/18: Dates Don’t Exist In France
I got up and started my run around 6:45. The night before, I had researched where the countryside bicycle tours go, figuring that the countryside would be just as nice a place to run as it is to bike. My goal was to do 9 miles. I headed south, making my way through the little … More 5/26/18: $3 Movie Tickets
I left for Malang train station at 7:30, just after breakfast. I didn’t see a single backpacker in my two days here. I wanted to get lunch to take with me on the train, and I found a row of food stalls just outside the station. There were only a few open. I walked up … More 5/25/18: Savoring My Alone Time
When my 4 am alarm went off, I realized how loud the sounds from the mosque were. It’s so crazy that they broadcast the chanting and singing so loudly at such an early hour— the entire city can hear it. I packed up my stuff and went out into the courtyard. Ismono told me he … More 5/24/18: No Tourists In Malang