Sai Yok National Park : Kanchanaburi, Thailand

Sai Yok National Park is not as well developed as the other national parks, but it is Kanchanaburi's most accessible wilderness areas. Inside the main entrance of the park you can find limestone caves, the remains of a bridge on the Death Railway and Japanese ranges (actually little more than piles...

Read More …

List of Halal Biscuits in Korea

While surfing the net for places to pray when I travel, I stumbled upon list of Halal biscuits in Daejeon Islamic Center Website.Some of them are :And permissible foods for Muslim (Halal) list by Halalhepline.org can be downloaded he...

Read More …

Neoguri + Kimchi to break my fast

+ I know it's silly to crave this when you are on empty stomach the whole day. It's raining now in Kuala Lumpur and I'm cooking this spicy udon + egg and eat it with kimchi..Yum...

Read More …

How do I learn Korean?

My advice: Learn something that perks your interest.1. Learn from Korean lyricsThis might not be the most effective but I am drawn everytime to learn the hangul, correct pronunciation and abstract meaning behind the lyrics. It's so satisfying when you can write the hangul correctly and pronounce properly.I...

Read More …

Hell Fire Pass Memorial Museum : Kanchanaburi, Thailand

Hellfire Pass is 500 meters long and 26 meters deep of rocks that were dug by prisoners of war designed to rail death to continue his journey from Bangkok to Rangoon. Soldiers were forced to remove the stone using nothing more than picks, hammers and bare hands. At the 1000 Australian and British soldiers,...

Read More …

Mueang Sing historical park : Kanchanaburi, Thailand

Mueang Sing is a historical park in the Sai Yok district, Kanchanaburi province, Thailand. The remains of two Khmer temples date to the 13th and 14th century. It was declared a historical park in 1987.Built in the Bayon style, the temple relates to the Khmer kingdom in the reign of King Jayavarman VII...

Read More …

Confirmed placement by WWOOF Korea

I just received a confirmation email from Jade (WWOOF Korea). She has booked my placement at this 4 places. Thank you so much Jade!1. Green University at Hamyang - gun - 5th until 16th OctoberI hope I can learn a lot from this farm as they specialize in biotechnology living, green living and natural...

Read More …

Pecal + Apam Balik + Air Jambu Batu + Mee Bandung Muar

Today, I splurged a bit on food. Maybe because it's the second day and I was so famished that my stomach grumbled like heavy metal song.^^.The total costed me only MYR10 (roughly 3,500 won).From top clockwise - Mee Bandung Muar, Apam Balik and Pecal.Middle: Air jambu batu (Guava juice)Mee bandung Muar...

Read More …

Nasi kerabu - rice + mix of herbs + everything

Today I ate nasi kerabu (salad rice) to break fast. Bibimbap comes close to it if I want to compare with Korean cuisine. The only similarity is rice , vegetables and the fact that it is mix rice. Other than that, the differences are really up to your own imagination. I can't get bored from eating nasi...

Read More …

The start of fasting in Malaysia

Today I will start my fasting. Ramadhan is a month for Muslim to defer from food, drinks and impermissible actions from the break of dawn till dusk (in a day), for a whole month. It starts today, Saturday 22nd August and will roughly ends on 21st September. This Ramadhan I will be less hyperactive ^^...

Read More …

Downtown Dubai- Burj Khalifa: A blend of old and new age that will keep shinning the most prestigious address in Dubai for many years to come.

Background:When I arrived in Dubai back in 1996, I was living the opposite side of the Sheikh Zayed road and army compound which is today the Down town Burj Dubai area. The all area of Burj Khalifa once was empty quarter and then the army barrack. It was made with high rise wall, looked like fort and...

Read More …

KTX - Bullet train

My friends has been bugging me to board the KTX when they will visit Seoul this November. But I am a bit reluctant because it just feel the same like riding the normal train but it is at the maximum speed of F1 car. So what?!! Tskk..Well, I gave in though. Check out the website.Hmm..it's cheap. Compared...

Read More …

G-yong's birthday..a bit late

I felt like choking myself for forgetting G's birthday! How could I? Tssk..T_TIt should be yesterday - 18.08.2009Well..better late than never. Happy Birthday Kwon Ji Yong!!Celebrating his birthday with his upcoming solo song - Heartbreak...

Read More …

History of Death Railway : Kanchanaburi, Thailand

The Death Railway stretched to 415 km from Thanbyuzayat in Burma to Nong Pladuk in Bang Pong district of Ratchaburi province in Thailand. 304 km from the railway station in Thailand, and the remaining 111 km in Burma.More than 16,000 prisoners died during the construction of the railway undertaking...

Read More …

The Dead Railway : Kanchanaburi, Thailand

When people come to Thailand, one of the first things they want to visit the Bridge on the River Kwai. Famous by the 1957 film starring Alec Guinness, William Holden and Jack Hawkins, the bridge is one of the largest tourist attractions in Thailand today.Located in Kanchanaburi, this is 120 km west...

Read More …

Kanchanaburi War Cemetery : Kanchanaburi, Thailand

Kanchanaburi is 129 kilometers west-northwest of Bangkok. Kanchanaburi War Cemetery is located in the northwestern part of the town along Saeng Chuto Road. A Commission signpost faces the cemetery on the opposite side of the road.The notorious Burma-Siam railway, built by Commonwealth, Dutch and American...

Read More …

Kanchanaburi, Thailand

Located just 129km from Bangkok, Kanchanburi is also a favourite holiday destination for Bangkokians and other Thais residing in the central region. Most foreigners when they think of Kanchanaburi they think of the River Kwai Bridge and the history of the Second World War. Kanchanaburi however, has...

Read More …

Seoul Budget Food - JoongAng Daily & The Korea Times

These are the lists of budget food in Seoul from JoongAng Daily and Korea Times that I have compiled. By means of budget, mostly it covers local Korean cuisine for less than 10,000 Won. (*price may change*)1. Nakseo Pajeon - This is “monster pajeon”, Haemul (seafood) pajeon (6,000 won)Picture by SuperlocalLocated...

Read More …

H1N1 and death

This pandemic really freaks me out! But my travel plan has been done even before this occurred. Parents, friends and even my cat, Naruto has voiced his concern. Naruto said "Why are you not afraid of H1N1 but you are afraid of ghosts and scary movies?" Heck..if only Naruto could speak, hehe.As of now,...

Read More …

Adhoc itinerary so far..

I have booked the first three farms with WWOOF Korea1. Farm in Busan - I will have access to places like Haeundae and Gwanganri beach. I will be doing paddy farming (same like in Chiba, Japan) and looking after cattle. Kekeke..I never even raise a cattle in Malaysia. My father would LOL at me!Why I...

Read More …

The Birth of Rome

Rome is a fascinating city bringing visions of mystery, romance, and history. No matter where you look, you will hear or read about the unique and interesting happenings of Rome. Rome is an important city in today’s world as the seat of Catholicism and has been an important part of the history of the...

Read More …

The Birth of Rome

Rome is a fascinating city bringing visions of mystery, romance, and history. No matter where you look, you will hear or read about the unique and interesting happenings of Rome. Rome is an important city in today’s world as the seat of Catholicism and has been an important part of the history of the...

Read More …

A Brief History Of Paso Robles

History Paso Robles ;It can be fun knowing a bit of the history of an area that you are about to travel to. Paso Robles is full of history and can be further studied once there. However, history tells us that Paso Robles was once known as El Paso de Robles and is Spanish for “The Pass of Oaks”. The...

Read More …

How To Get To Paso Robles Wineries?

Welcome to Paso Robles, California. The area is the up and coming wine Mecca of Central California. If you are looking for a great place to spend a weekend then Paso Robles, California is just for you. Paso Robles may be in the heart of wine country, but it offers so much more than the norm. There are...

Read More …

Big Buddha of Phuket, Thailand

The big buddha of Phuket is located Nakkerd Hill (Khao Nakkerd) tower high above Karon and located between Karon and Chalong on the west side on the east side of the mountain to the Big Buddha statue called "Phraputthamingmongkol Eaknakakeeree" the most amazing views over the bay and the southern Chalong...

Read More …

Ton Sai waterfall : Phuket, Thailand

Ton Sai waterfall is Tepkrasattree District, Talang Division. There is a relatively small waterfall and cool refuge with different types of trees. Pour a large quantity of water during the raining season and located in Khao Phra Thaeo National Park. The jungle, many species of wild animals around the...

Read More …

My WWOOF Card!!

Just received a parcel from WWOOF Korea for my organic farming thingy! Jade has mailed me WWOOF book, membership card, her business card, Korea travel book and Korea tourism brochure. Here is my membership card:Sorry guys, I can't scan the content of the WWOOF book in here. That's something that you...

Read More …

Wat Phra Nang Sang : Phuket, Thailand

Phra Nang Sang Temple is located just before the intersection near Thalang Baan Ta-Kien. It is opposite the entrance to Khao Pra Taew Wildlife Conservation Center. It is said that this old temple was built just after the War of Nine troops during the period of the two heroines of Phuket (Tao-Tao-Tepkasadtree...

Read More …

Wat Phra Thong : Phuket, Thailand

Wat Phra Thong in Thalang, Phuket. It's located near Highway 402, owes its construction to the following legend: a boy has custody of water buffalo, which he attached to a piece of metal protruding from the ground to using a hemp rope. Suddenly, the boy died, but it seems his father in a dream and...

Read More …

Thailand National Museum Talang : Phuket, Thailand

National Museum Talang in Phuket is located in the east of Highway 402 near the main two heroines of the monument just close Tlag Airport Road south of Phuket City in the Central Museum of folk culture show Phuket, Phuket in Thailand's history, crafts from the south. Thailand is a regional figure of...

Read More …

Two heroines of Talangs : Phuket, Thailand

Thao Thep Krasatri and Thao Sri Soonthorn are the Phuket’s most famous monument in Amphoe Thalang is the memorial statue of the heroines Thao Thepkasattri and Thao Sisunthon, who rallied islanders in 1785 to repel Burmese invaders.History of two heroines of TalangLady Jan was the first child among five...

Read More …