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Archives / March 2012

Itineraries

Ho Chi Minh: Suggested Itinerary for 3D3N


Posted by thatsofarah on 30 Mar 2012 / 5 Comments


In a bustling city like Ho Chi Minh, you are more likely to meet Vietnam at its most cores. Fleeting images of ancient pagodas, street markets, shops selling silks, spices and baskets, high rise business district and countless motorcycles denote Ho Chi Minh. Crossing a busy road might be a task for the travellers. Ho […]

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Hiking Up Gunung Datuk


Posted by thatsofarah on 28 Mar 2012 / 2 Comments


Do you want to know what I’ve been up to last weekend? A hike to Gunung Datuk, Rembau with a bunch of my favorite friends. We reached the top at 10a.m. Saturday and boy, we had been lazying around until the next day afternoon. Lepas makan, tido, lepas tido makan. It was as if you […]

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India

WEDNESDAY TRAVEL PHOTO: CHANDIGARH


Posted by thatsofarah on 28 Mar 2012 / 0 Comment


Where: The Rock Garden by Nek Chand in Chandigarh, Haryana What: Tree Sculptures

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Malaysia

#KLTravelBloggers Tweet Up – 23/03/2012


Posted by thatsofarah on 27 Mar 2012 / 7 Comments


It was on a lazy Friday morning, I woke up to a direct message from Amer, @TendtoTravel:- We’re planning to do a #KLtravelbloggers TweetUp at Paparich Bangsar 2moro at 8pm. It would be great if you could join us! Saje lepak2. Amer At first, my response was NEGATIVE. To my understanding, tomorrow is Saturday night. […]

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Malaysia

#TSDayOut to Kuala Selangor


Posted by thatsofarah on 21 Mar 2012 / 3 Comments


Frankly, albeit having been to Kuala Selangor on two occasions (Petronas’ orientation camp and homestay program), little did I know about other interesting places in Kuala Selangor. In fact, the only interesting place I know of being associated to Kuala Selangor is Kelip-kelip Kg Kuantan or the Fireflies of Kg Kuantan. When Dan Arif asked […]

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Malaysia

Rumah Kelahiran P.Ramlee, Penang


Posted by thatsofarah on 21 Mar 2012 / 0 Comment


“Di mana kan kucari ganti Serupa denganmu Tak sanggup ku berpisah Dan berhati patah hidup gelisah” Rumah Kelahiran P. Ramlee or the Birth House of P. Ramlee is located at No. 4A, Jalan P.Ramlee, Pulau Pinang. In this house was born a unique superstar like no other by the name of P.Ramlee (birth name: Teuku […]

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Thailand

Koh Adang Day Three


Posted by thatsofarah on 19 Mar 2012 / 0 Comment


If you have missed my Koh Adang travelogue series, you can find them here: Koh Adang – Day One Koh Adang – Day Two As we decided to spend more days in Koh Adang than we initially planned, we set off to Pirate Waterfall for a picnic. There is no tour or guide available for […]

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Thailand

Koh Adang – Day 2


Posted by thatsofarah on 17 Mar 2012 / 2 Comments


Continuation from Koh Adang – Day 1 We skipped sunrise throughout this trip. Our sole purpose was to give comfort to ourselves; screw sunrises and sunsets. We chose to sleep in our little camp and only body clock would wake us up. Jaja woke up earlier than me. She zipped down the tent door and […]

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Malaysia

Penang Jewish Cemetery : The History Long Forgotten


Posted by thatsofarah on 13 Mar 2012 / 8 Comments


It was when I sat rottenly waiting for my delayed flight at Penang International Airport that I had the chance to peruse Free Penang Traveller’s Map that reads “My Penang Unforgettable” on its front cover. The traveller’s map has listed 70 must visit places for its “cultural heritage of Penang’s various ethnicities: Chinese, Indians, Arabs, […]

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Indonesia

A Glimpse at Java Jazz Fest 2012


Posted by thatsofarah on 11 Mar 2012 / 1 Comment


Java Jazz Festival is the best jazz festival I have been thus far. With only IDR500,000.00 for a daily pass, I had the opportunity to have the audience with world class jazz artistes, for example, Pat Metheny, Herbie Hancock, Poncho Sanchez, Laura Fygi, Mayer Hawtorne & the County, Depapepe, Soil and Pimp Session and many […]

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Thailand

Koh Adang – Day One


Posted by thatsofarah on 11 Mar 2012 / 1 Comment


When you are constantly travelling at a remarkable pace, you tend to meet more travellers on the road as compared to your friends who travel once a year. While locals break the ice by asking my marriage status or why am I travelling without a  boyfriend or friends, travellers break the ice by asking about […]

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Johor

Visit Malaysia: Camped Out at Endau Rompin


Posted by thatsofarah on 10 Mar 2012 / 2 Comments


Endau Rompin is one of the most secluded rainforest to explore. I made it to Endau Rompin in 2007 when I joined Maybank Kembara group’s adventure. We left Menara Maybank on the independence night in the year 2007. I remember the night vividly as it was the day I had seen more Indonesians than Malaysians […]

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Malaysia

Visit Malaysia : Tasik Kenyir


Posted by thatsofarah on 03 Mar 2012 / 2 Comments


For the love of the lush tropical rainforests surrounding the largest man-made lake in South East Asia, the unspoiled Tasik Kenyir is the answer. Located 80 km off Kuala Terengganu, Malaysia, it spans over 209,199 hectares surrounded by 340 islands which were once hilltops and highlands. The immense lake is also home for 14 waterfalls, […]

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Malaysia

Where to in 2012?


Posted by thatsofarah on 01 Mar 2012 / 4 Comments


I started to travel in 2009 and I have not stopped since. I’m a cheapskate who doesn’t believe in expensive fares. So you can imagine how I plan my travel in advance. Also, my work requires certain dates to be blocked. I have a list of booked flight tickets and itineraries that would last me […]

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