Michael Ballard

A Ferry Crossing to Colonia, Uruguay

Although Angela and I had thoroughly enjoyed winding our way through the Argentinian side streets and…
Postcards to Wanda: Hawaii

We stopped in Hawaii for a few days so we could visit with our older son,…
Postcards to Wanda: New Zealand

Everyone raves about the beauty of New Zealand, and for good reason! Although we rented a…
Postcards to Wanda: Tasmania

We really didn’t know what to expect from Tasmania. As it turns out, the island surprised…
Postcards to Wanda: Darwin, Australia

We packed a ton of fun into our few days in Darwin and still had time…
A Long Layover in Timor-Leste

In East Timor, you won’t find much infrastructure for tourism. No luxury hotels. No gift shops.…
Postcards to Wanda: East Timor

Where in the world is East Timor you ask? Well, it’s just east of West Timor,…
Scratching the Surface in Indonesia and Malaysia

With over 17,000 islands to explore in Indonesia, any visit to the country is both enticing…
Postcards to Wanda: Bali, Indonesia

Even within a country as diverse as Indonesia, Bali still has the ability to stand apart.…
Boating the Backwaters of Brunei

Even among the extremely well-traveled people of the world, the Temburong District of Brunei is considered…