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National Monument, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 31 Aug 2011 | 09:45 pm
The National Monument or Tugu Negara is not as popular as the Petronas Twin Towers yet its symbolism to the Malaysian people is as important. “To Our Glorious Dead” According to Wikipedia, it commem...
May 18, 2011 Full Moon Party, Koh Pha Ngan 8 Jun 2011 | 06:00 pm
*This post is best read with this song playing on the background, What’s My Name by Rihanna ft. Drake or On the Floor by J. Lo ft. Pitbull, one of the more popular tunes played at the Drop In Bar =) ...
Not to be missed… Haad Rin, Koh Pha Ngan, South Thailand 7 Jun 2011 | 08:26 pm
The first time I heard of Koh Pha Ngan was at Siargao Island, Philippines way back in 2008 from 2 British guys who just came from the island. From their stories, my impression of Koh Pha Ngan was drin...
The Batu Caves of Kuala Lumpur 23 Feb 2011 | 08:13 pm
The Batu Caves, located at the Gombak District north of Kuala Lumpur, is one of the most visited tourist spots in Malaysia. According to Wikipedia, the limestone hill forming Batu Caves is said to be ...
The Tuna Fishport of General Santos City, Mindanao, The Philippines: More than the usual (Part 1 of Series) 10 Feb 2011 | 03:22 am
One of the marked tuna at the GenSan Fishport General Santos City or GenSan in South Cotabato, Mindanao is well-known among Filipinos as the hometown of the best pound for pound boxer in the world, M...
Cycling the outskirts of Batu Pahat, Johor 29 Dec 2010 | 06:21 pm
It has been 2 weeks since I last rode a bicycle. Yes, not that long ago but yesterday’s bike ride was special. First, it was the day I test-drived my new bicycle for a long ride and second, I’m cyclin...
The Philippines: More than the usual* (Introduction to a series) 26 Dec 2010 | 05:34 pm
Batad Rice Terraces in Banaue, Mountain Province. A UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Philippines is a country blessed with amazing natural wonders. However, tourist arrivals don’t even come close to t...
Back (kut teh!) in Malaysia! 19 Dec 2010 | 03:20 am
I have been to Malaysia countless of times yet the thought of indulging on my favorite local dishes keeps me excited each time. My flight last Wednesday, 15 December was no different. On the plane, th...
A trip back to Sagada.. sweeter the third time around 24 Nov 2010 | 10:49 pm
Tree-lined path going to Sumaguing Cave in Sagada Before starting on an event job a few months ago, I headed up North of the Philippines to prepare and recharge myself from incoming days of physical ...
The starfish is alive! 26 Oct 2010 | 09:57 pm
I learned to swim and snorkel at age 8 in preparation for a week-long family vacation to Puerto Galera in Oriental Mindoro. This was way back in the 80′s but I would never forget the first time I snor...
