Category: Travel

  • Quick Hello from Penang

    I’m in Georgetown, Penang and it’s all about food and street art. And hot humid weather. I will post more later but here a bit about the food – looks yummy doesn’t it? All photos taken and owned by Eeva Valiharju / Wanders The World 

  • My Time in Kuala Lumpur

    Hello! I am currently waiting for my flight to Kuching, Borneo which is part of Malaysia. I will be meeting up with my friend S and we will travel together for the remainder of Malaysia.  My time in Kuala Lumpur was good yet I did struggle with jet lag. As it stands I am still…

  • Sunday Special – Malaysia

    If you haven’t figured out already, the weeks prior to a big trip are rather hectic for me. I work more (since I’m self-employed and don’t get vacation pay I make it up beforehand), do all the errands and basically stress out while being extremely excited. I leave for Malaysia very soon so I decided today’s…

  • Getting Excited!

    Oh my god! I leave for SE Asia 2 weeks today!! The time has come so quickly. Although I have been to Asia before it has never been SE Asia. I have been to South Korea, India, Dubai (UAE) and Turkey (though only on the European side of Istanbul) so this is a new-to-me region.…

  • Sunday Special – Bermuda

    1030 km / 640 miles off the east coast of the USA are the Islands of Bermuda. This Atlantic archipelago is the oldest British Overseas Territory  and is also self-governing. Additionally it is the northernmost point of the Caribbean. Due to its northerly location its climate is humid subtropical (due to the Gulf Stream) with…

  • Welcome 2017

    January 1st. The first day of a brand new year, the passing of the old to welcome the new for another go around the sun. A universal time of celebrating it seems. This time of year often finds many people reflecting on what has come to pass and hopes for the future. Resolutions may be…

  • Holiday Break

    Hello everyone! Well the holiday season is upon us and for many this is a hectic time. I am not exempt so I will be putting the weekly Sunday Special on hold until January. I hope everyone has a wonderful December! See you in the New Year. Happy travels! :) Eeva  P.S. I’m off to…

  • Sunday Special – Malta

    The island archipelago nation of Malta is located in the Mediterranean Sea. Despite being made up of several small isles only three are inhabited. These are Malta, Comino and Gozo. Even with its small area it has a history to rival many larger countries. Over thousands of years it has brought forth countless world powers…