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Jul 9, 2010, 10:14 pm
Looking at the current trend of readers on my blog and also the way I blog, I will be taking this site to the next level where I'm hosting its own dot com. The new site will be about the same stuff, photoblogging and travel blog with a slightly different focus which enhances usability and readers ex... Comment - Like
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Jun 20, 2010, 10:19 am
After spending 1 night in Vientiane and 1 night in Vang Vieng, we head up north for approximately 6 hours from Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang by bus.
This town was designated as UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1995 making it one of the well preserved town in terms of historical, cultural and natural h... Comment - Like
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Jun 18, 2010, 12:58 pm
Guest houses are everywhere in Vang Vieng. Looking for one without much complains on Tripadvisor is a little bit difficult, each guest houses even hotels has its own dissatisfaction. At the end of the day, it depends on your level of tolerance.
So how does SaySong Guest House and Riverhills Bu... Comment - Like
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Jun 17, 2010, 10:25 am
Vang Vieng is a town built for backpackers. If you take tourism away, the town will lose its energetic soul. Vang Vieng (4 hours from Vientiane) has become a pit stop for backpackers who are heading to Luang Prabang. This town is generally known for its "happy" pizzas, booze, party and more booze. A... Comment - Like
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Jun 14, 2010, 11:32 pm
If you are heading to Luang Prabang from Vientiane by bus, I reckon that you break your journey in Vang Vieng and do what the backpackers usually do, river tubing. There are lots of dry bags for sale ranging from 10,000 Kip to 40,000 Kip (USD 1.20-USD4.80). These dry bags will keep your passport, mo... Comment - Like
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Jun 11, 2010, 8:05 am
*Talat Sao Bus Station*
If you have been reading and researching on long distance bus travel in Laos, you should be well aware of the frequently breakdown ancient local public buses and the journey could take forever in a dusty, windy and bumpy road.
*Local bus to Vang Vieng departing from Talat Sa... Comment - Like
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Jun 8, 2010, 1:28 pm
Looking for a decent place to stay in Vientiane is not that difficult as compare to Vang Vieng and Luang Prabang. After a thorough research on Tripadvisor, Hotel Khamvongsa fits into our budget at USD30 per night for double occupancy. This is quite a luxury and comfortable stay as compare to other c... Comment - Like
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Jun 7, 2010, 1:15 pm
A trip to Laos- Welcome to the Lao PDR (People's Democratic Republic) also known as "please don't rush" country. Generally, Laotians are friendly and easy-going. Even the streets and traffic are calm, no honking every other seconds like its neighbor, Vietnam and Cambodia. As a landlocked country in ... Comment - Like
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May 26, 2010, 2:21 am
As planned half a year ago, this coming week we are going to spend 8 days in the most remote and laid-back country of mountains and rivers in Southeast Asia, Laos. When I told people around me that my next destination is Laos, most people gave me a puzzling look, "where is Laos?", "you mean Myanmar?... Comment - Like
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May 16, 2010, 1:00 pm
Ginseng plant.
According to our ranger, sun bear usually comes at night to look for food. Even the kitchen wall and windows were broken and food gone missing. So the first thing in the morning we checked our food and thank goodness it was safe.
Day 3 in the Lost World, from Ginseng Camp to Maliau F... Comment - Like
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May 15, 2010, 1:30 pm
Day 2 from Nepenthes Camp to Ginseng Camp, 7KM.
The Camel Trophy Camp was later named as Nepenthes Camp because of its surrounding..nepenthes/pitcher plant can be seen everywhere on the way out from the camp.
Too bad it isn't blooming season, limited orchids spotted around the area.
It was quite ... Comment - Like
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May 15, 2010, 9:09 am
From Kota Kinabalu, we took the Kimanis road heading to Keningau, Sook, Nabawan, then Sepulut (gravel road for almost 1-2 hours all the way to Maliau Basin). The whole journey took about 5 hours from KK. (Map)
Shell Maliau Basin Reception & Information Building. Here is where we register before ent... Comment - Like
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May 14, 2010, 5:55 am
I was thinking about KFC when I came out from 33.5KM hike at Maliau Basin. So I tried the new black pepper crunch recipe (a bit too spicy/hot) and now I'm satisfied :) Comment - Like
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May 4, 2010, 10:40 am
Photo: Pancur Hitam Beach, Labuan
It has been really hot these days, the rain came and went within minutes...humidity level is escalating. Nonetheless, this month is going to be exciting, challenging and perhaps a bit of self-discovery for myself. With my little physical training (come close to none... Comment - Like
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Apr 28, 2010, 11:22 am
A perfect weekend getaway at Tempurung Seaside Lodge, Kuala Penyu. This place is about 2 hours drive from Kota Kinabalu. Used to be very difficult to find (comments from other visitors) but the management has done a good job by erecting road signs by the road and junctions. So finding this place is ... Comment - Like
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Apr 23, 2010, 3:47 am
A trip to Summer Palace (one of the many World Heritage site in Beijing)
Tian Tan Yuen- The Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests.
The compound is huge surrounded by elderly people which look pretty much entertained...
...with all kind of activities.
Few lists of other places worth going:Tiananmen Squ... Comment - Like
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Apr 22, 2010, 9:55 pm
This is not a complete guide to Beijing cuisine, but just to highlight a few dishes that we came across. Giving you a rough guide of what to eat in Beijing.
Five types of different dumplings which Beijing is famous for.
Lunch at Golden Hans not Chinese delicacies and not so Brazilian as it claims.... Comment - Like
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Apr 18, 2010, 12:09 pm
Shopping in Beijing can be very costly, depending on where you shop. Qian Men Da Jie is newly built and completed in 2008 before the start of the Olympics. Easy access by train, Qian Men Station.
Tourists can take a ride in the tram down the street approximately 5 minutes ride, just to get a feel o... Comment - Like
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Apr 17, 2010, 5:46 am
"A tour through Beijing's Hutongs gives you insight into Beijing's local life"
This courtyard and 'house' belongs to this man who is living here with 3 other family members. They open up this place for tourists who want to visit, and of course in return they earn a little bit of cash.
A short visi... Comment - Like
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Apr 14, 2010, 6:44 am
A place that cannot be missed, the Great Wall of China.
Replica of terracotta warriors. Kinda out of nowhere because the First Qin Emperor's Mausoleum is situated at Xi'an (one hour by flight from Beijing). That's where the 8,000 terracotta figures and quite a number of chariots buried in the pits ... Comment - Like
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Apr 9, 2010, 6:03 am
A trip up north of Beijing CBD lies the most high-profile projects of China, the Bird's Nest and Water Cube buildings for the 2008 Olympics.
Nicely curved with crosshatched net of steel.
A common sight in Beijing during early spring. Maybe here's where they got the idea from.
Bringing up to 80,00... Comment - Like
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Apr 5, 2010, 3:31 am
Forbidden City (aka Palace Museum) was the Chinese imperial palace from the Ming Dynasty to the end of Qing Dynasty. It is now located in the heart of Beijing.
Entering into the Forbidden City.
Looking back at the gate from the inside.
I'm amazed by the architecture..how they took 14 years to bui... Comment - Like
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Apr 3, 2010, 2:23 am
Sandstorm on the first day we arrived in Beijing. The sky started to clear around noon, sooner than I expected.
Beijing Parliament Building.
Monument to the People's Heroes and the Great Hall of the People.
Tiananmen Gate to the Forbidden City.
"With all due respect"
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Mar 31, 2010, 1:20 am
Just returned from an eight days tour in China which covers Beijing, including a brief stint in Cheng De and Tian Jing. More post coming up. Comment - Like
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Mar 17, 2010, 11:48 am
Spent the night at the newly opened Cock & Bull at Jesselton Point, Kota Kinabalu.
Had a great night with live band, the good old faithful Arthur and friends that matter...to Arthur! Comment - Like
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Mar 7, 2010, 3:34 pm
Kedai Kopi Jia Siang is one of those popular eating establishment in Kota Kinabalu, situated at Lintas Plaza.
Typically, what most people order are the "Seng Rou Mien" (direct translation fresh pork noodles), "tou fu pok" (fried tofu) and not forgetting...
..the icy cold Lychee Kang (combination of... Comment - Like
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