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Childhood Memories: Part 17 – Excited Taking Train Up North

(The start of our journey on the trains, the old train station – Image source: http://spwise.wordpress.com)

These days when I go back to my in-law’s house in for a well-deserved rest, we usually take the North South Highway and it takes us about 3 hours to reach. But there was a time in the late 70s and early 80s when we used to to Taiping by during the festivals (very rare Deepavali celebrations in Taiping) or when someone had kicked the bucket or when someone very close was getting married.

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Overseas Assignment 2009: Bored Trip to Brunei – Part 3: Tourism Spots

Brunei Water Village

(Fancy a visit to the famous water village in which is said to be in existence for more than 500 years? I asked my good host what one can do once we have taken the boat and crossed over to the village. His only reply was “nothing”)

Continuing from Part 2, it is said that 97% of Brunei’s income comes from the oil & gas industry. It is, therefore, is not a big surprise that there seems to be a lack of tourism spots and opportunities in the city.

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Personal Trip 101: On Long Pangkor Island Break Part 4

Pangkor Fish Lunch

(In the that we stayed, lunch was great though but only if we were early to queue up. Those coming late had fewer things to eat. Lunch seemed to be so tasty after a “hard day at ” at the beach.)

Read Part 3 here

It was the 2nd day in Pangkor and frankly speaking, we started to get bored. The hotel room, the and the pool were in a sorry state but then again, this is something we need to accept if we wanted some things to be free. Couple that with frequent blackouts and crowded beaches and it does not look too good. Having nothing much to do was however a blessing in disguise, we managed to catch up on our sleep.

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Travelling 101: Locked Luggage – A Traveler’s Worst Nightmare

hotel cambodia quarantine bus luggage

A sturdy bag is more than just a container for your belongings; it’s a reliable companion that can withstand the rigors of modern travel. A well-made suitcase can protect your valuables, streamline your journey, and provide peace of mind.

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Overseas Assignment 2007: KL to Dubai to Kabul, The Hectic Journey – Part 1

kabul

Let me break it up into several “parts” the story of my from to (my 2nd home for this year) – too tired to write in full (Image Source: Politico Magazine):-

Part 1 – From to

Part 2 – From Dubai to Kabul

Part 3 – Arrival in Kabul

The journey from KLIA to Dubai…

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Overseas Assignment 101: Kabul – When Its Good Coming Back Home

Kabul Afghanistan Taliban

The stark contrast between the serene beauty of the Malaysian landscape and the rugged, war-torn terrain of is a constant reminder of home. Each day, as I navigate the chaotic streets of Kabul, the familiar sights and sounds of seem distant and cherished. The juxtaposition of these two worlds makes it difficult to escape a longing for the peace and tranquility of my homeland.

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Overseas Assignment 2007: TDS: Total Dissolved Solids in Kabul (Day 15)

TDS

One of the key things that we often ignore is the level of Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) in our bottled mineral water and probably this is why sometimes normal boiled is safer to drink.  Image Source: The Take Out

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