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Follow the adventures of Scarlet Jones as she travels.

Follow the adventures of Scarlet Jones as she travels.

Travelling the world, attempting to learn Spanish and volunteering in various different projects, Scarlet never simply travelled, but she took the time to interact with people and she did her best to discover what made them tick.

In this blog you can read about the unusual and the different, the funny and the sad. Travelling solo for the most part, the blog documents a journey of personal discovery, adventure and the most fantastic experiences prior to that fateful time at the beginning of 2022 when the world became a much smaller place for most of us.

As things have evolved in Scarlet’s life, travel for now plays a lesser role, but the lessons are still there. Building self confidence, healing from pain and abuse and learning about one’s self – these things are still important and have played a key part in moving Scarlet Jones into her role as Jane Clements Life Coach.

I hope you enjoy these travel stories.

Hornbills in Malaysia

Nov 11, 2018 | Asia | 2 Comments

After arriving on Pulau Pangkor (Pangkor Island) off the west coast of Malaysia I found out that it was easy to see hornbills in Malaysia and I could even feed them. Getting to Pangkor I had chosen Pangkor Island because I wanted a beach and somewhere...

Lace hankies and floodwater – finding myself in India

Sep 23, 2018 | Rest of the World | 1 Comment

I want to remind you that despite how people might appear on the outside we never know the whole story about what’s going on in someone’s mind. It’s also good to be reminded that happiness (and loneliness) doesn’t only depend on external factors or material things and...

My final days in Ecuador

Sep 17, 2018 | South America | 6 Comments

This article was first published February 2015 and has been updated. The 'Day of the Dead' and Climbing a Volcano in Quito, Ecuador Arriving in Quito, Ecuador on ‘The Day of the Dead’ my friend Marcel and I managed to wangle our way into the crypt which is underneath...

The best Muar food & the best Muar hostel

Jun 4, 2018 | Asia | 4 Comments

Muar food is the best! Have you been to Muar? Have you even heard of a town called Muar and did you know that its in Malaysia? And have you tasted the food in Muar? If you haven’t heard of this town which lies on the west coast of Malaysia about an hour south of...

Self empowerment: First steps to understanding

May 9, 2018 | Personal stories, self esteem | 0 Comments

In this introductory guide to self empowerment I’m going to show you the basics and demonstrate how with some simple changes to your attitude you can lead a more positive and satisfactory life. Self empowerment means to know what is best for oneself and to act...

What to do in Brunei

Apr 27, 2018 | Asia | 2 Comments

I spent three nights in Brunei as I travelled across the north of Borneo island from one part of Malaysia to the other. This article can be used as an itinerary for what to do in Brunei as well as giving you information on the best place to stay and why. Personally...

Online Harassment & Cyber Stalking: charged with stalking but it continues

Apr 20, 2018 | Personal stories | 13 Comments

Online Harassment & Cyber Stalking: charged with stalking but it continues All bloggers love receiving comments. It’s their life blood. There's that thrill that most creative people crave and the buzz when their work is acknowledged or their audience grows. ...

Inspirational people – Lee is helping kids in Sumatra

Apr 16, 2018 | Personal stories | 0 Comments

Not everybody’s dream list contains big travel plans, lots of money or a flash car. I met a British guy in Melaka who is helping kids in Sumatra, Indonesia and who would be happy with an electric sewing machine!! It was Christmas Day morning and I was walking...

Travel in Laos: Vang Vieng, Vientiane & Pakse

Mar 2, 2018 | Asia | 2 Comments

Travel in Laos: Vang Vieng, Vientiane and Pakse You can truly appreciate the diversity and the beauty of Laos when you travel the length of it. Travel in Laos is not easy but it is worth the effort. The climate, the people, the clothes, the food and the scenery all...

Cheerful cheap and free Melaka attractions

Feb 22, 2018 | Asia | 2 Comments

I put together this list of the best cheap and free Melaka attractions for you during the ten weeks that I stayed in Melaka. I hope you will check some of them out when you visit. Cheerful cheap and free Melaka attractions. To get an understanding of the historical...