Derek Freal, Author at The HoliDaze

First Impressions: Thailand, The Land Of Smiles

Continuing my First Impressions series, the new country this week is Thailand, known as the Land Of Smiles. And for ...

This is part two documenting my first film in Indonesia — Be sure to read the beginning before continuing ...

I had just finished breakfast one morning at EDU Hostel Jogja when a lady came up to me. “Hi, you’re ...

That’s right, I’ve been living out of the same hostel for nearly four months. But in my defense if you ...

From the moment I first saw this traditional game being played a few days before August 17th, Indonesian Independence Day, ...

Arriving in Malaysia was a breeze. No visa is required for travelers from 80% of the countries around the world. ...

In my quest to explore the non-touristy side of Indonesia I recently took a day-trip out to Banyusumurup, a small ...

Singapore is an impressive city/country, but also one that becomes exponentially more fun the more money you have to spend. ...

From the moment I landed in Singapore’s Changi International Airport I was impressed. Maybe it was the fact the place ...

What Is Wrong With This Photo Of Surabaya, Indonesia? Welcome to my first ever FriFotos post, thanks for stopping by ...

Indonesia has no shortage of mountains to climb and volcanoes to explore. Many require long hikes to reach but others ...

Zoos, although an educational and inspiring experience for children, often caused mixed feelings among adults. It is rare that I ...