Tag Archives: Mount Kinabalu

It’s Here: My Novel

Posted on July 26, 2013 by TBM

Today I’m thrilled to announce that my novel, A Woman Lost, has been published. Currently the ebook is available via Amazon. I’m in the midst of figuring out how to get print copies out there as well and I’ll keep … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogging, Books | Tagged A Woman Lost, Amazon, Emily Luxton, Good Reads, Indie Author, Indie Publishing, Malaysia, Mount Kinabalu, Publishing, Self-Publishing, T. B. Markinson, T. F. Walsh | 105 Comments

Travel Photo of the Day (June 13)

Posted on June 13, 2013 by TBM

Posted in Travel Photos | Tagged 50 Year Project, Asia, Borneo, Life, Malaysia, Mount Kinabalu, Nature, Photography, Sabah, South East Asia, Sunsets, Travel, Travel Blog, Travel Journal, Travel Photo | 32 Comments

Why Not

Posted on May 24, 2013 by TBM

Now that I conquered Mount Kinabalu many of you may be wondering if I’m ready to hang up my running shoes and head back to the couch with a stack of books. That does sound tempting. Very tempting. However, I … Continue reading →

Posted in Life | Tagged 10k, 50 Year Project, Cancer, Cancer Research, Goals, Leukemia, Life, Life goals, Mount Kinabalu, Photography, Race for Life, Running | 82 Comments

Don’t quit now

Posted on May 23, 2013 by TBM

Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Climbing Mount Kinabalu, Part 4 After I realized I had to hike all the way down, over 8 kilometers, I realized I didn’t have much time to dillydally at the top. Time to get … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Adventures, Asia, Borneo, Climbing Mountains, Conquering your fears, Hugh Low, Kinabalu National Park, Laban Rata Resthouse, Life, Life goals, Low's Summit, Malaysia, Mental Powers, Mount Kinabalu, Mountains, Nature, Photography, Photos, Sabah, South East Asia, Travel, Travel Blog, Travel Journal, Travel Photo, Travel Photos, Travel Stories, World Heritage Site | 69 Comments

Mostly Mental

Posted on May 22, 2013 by TBM

Part 1 Part 2 Mount Kinabalu climbing experience, part 3 When they turned the lights out I knew right away I wouldn’t fall asleep. First, I was cold. Actually, my feet were freezing and since my socks were sopping wet I couldn’t … Continue reading →

Posted in Travel Stories | Tagged Adventures, Asia, Borneo, Climbing Mountains, Conquering your fears, Hugh Low, Kinabalu National Park, Laban Rata Resthouse, Life, Life goals, Low's Summit, Malaysia, Mental Powers, Mount Kinabalu, Mountains, Nature, Photography, Photos, Sabah, South East Asia, Travel, Travel Blog, Travel Journal, Travel Photo, Travel Photos, Travel Stories, World Heritage Site | 81 Comments

Mount Kinabalu: The Facts

Posted on May 20, 2013 by TBM

Back in December 2012 I started training for Mount Kinabalu. Many of you have followed and encouraged my training and I would like to say thank you for the kind words and support. Before I share about my experience I … Continue reading →

Posted in Travel, Travel Photos, Travel Stories | Tagged 50 Year Project, Adventures, Borneo, Climbing Mountains, Hugh Low, John Whitehead, Kinabalu National Park, Laban Rata Resthouse, Life, Lilian Gibbs, Low's Summit, Malaysia, Mount Kinabalu, Mountains, Nature, Photography, Photos, Porters, Sabah, Travel, Travel Blog, Travel Journal, Travel Photo, Travel Photos, World Heritage Site | 89 Comments

A relaxing day in Kota Kinabalu

Posted on May 16, 2013 by TBM

After saying goodbye to our friends and thanking them for a wonderful two days in Kuala Lumpur, we headed to the train station for the express train to the airport. I was thrilled to find out at the train station … Continue reading →

Posted in Travel, Travel Photos, Travel Stories | Tagged 50 Year Project, Borneo, Kota Kinabalu, Kota Kinabalu Handicraft Market, Kuala Lumpur, Life, Malaysia, Malaysia Airlines, Markets, Mount Kinabalu, Nature, Outdoor Markets, Photography, Photos, Sabah, South China Sea, Travel, Travel Blog, Travel Journal, Travel Photos | 62 Comments

Caves, hiking, and farewell

Posted on May 15, 2013 by TBM

Just outside of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia you can visit the Batu Caves, which is where we went on our second day. The limestone that forms the caves is approximately 400 million years old. K. Thamboosamy Pillay (born in 1850), an Indian … Continue reading →

Posted in Travel, Travel Photos | Tagged 272 Steps, 50 Year Project, Batu Caves, Borneo, Friends, Hiking, Hindu Temple, K. Thamboosamy Pillai, K. Thamboosamy Pillay, Kuala Lumpur, Life, Lord Murugan, Malay Homes, Malaysia, Mount Kinabalu, Photography, Photos, Sabah, Travel, Travel Blog, Travel Journal, Travel Photos | 33 Comments

April is finally here

Posted on April 3, 2013 by TBM

I can’t believe April has finally arrived. I’ve been waiting for months it seems and now it’s here and I’m not ready for it. Dang! This is a big month for me. First, on April 1st I spent my last day in … Continue reading →

Posted in Life | Tagged 50 Year Project, Amsterdam, Blog, Blogging, Caitlin Moran, England, Europe, Excited, Life, London Book Fair, Mount Kinabalu, Patrick Ness, Photography, Photos, Travel, Travel Blog, Travel Journal, Upcoming trips | 62 Comments

I hate colds

Posted on March 27, 2013 by TBM

A quick post today. I have a couple of movies I need to review for my World Cinema Series; however, I’m beat today. I’ve been fighting a cold since this weekend. Actually for the past two days I’ve felt better, yet my energy level … Continue reading →

Posted in Life | Tagged colds, Hippo, Life, Malaysia, Mount Kinabalu, Photo, Photography | 57 Comments