I compiled a what to bring checklist from my recent safari trip to Kenya. I managed to use about 75% of the items which I brought. I did notice that the clothing items were sufficient and I also accounted for getting laundry done at the bush camp. I have updated some additional suggestions on what…
Vegas of the Middle East
August 27th, 2019 Welcome to Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE) which is the home to the world’s tallest building, the Burj Khalifa! In some weird way, Dubai reminds me of Las Vegas in the summer without the casinos of course. I have just traveled from Nairobi after completing my Safari Trip for the past week….
Coming to Africa
This is my little adventure to Kenya, Africa where I was on a photography tour to places like Nairobi, Lake Naivasha, and Safari at Maasai Mara. N.B. Some images below might not be for the faint of heart due to the nature of the animal kingdom. Day 1 – August 15th/16th, 2019 My aunt and…
Zoo Negara (Malaysia National Zoo)
Believe it or not, the last time I went to this zoo, I was only about 7 years old… so about 39 years ago… and yet we live across the street from it. Here is me going for the first time as an adult… The panda is on loan from China for 10 years and…
Food of Malaysia
Let’s start with what’s the official food of Malaysia. It’s the Nasi Lemak which the exact meaning means fatty rice. The rice is boiled with coconut milk, pandan leaves and water which is served with Ikan Bilis ( a very small form of anchovies), quarter egg, sliced cucumber and the infamous hot sambal chili sauce….
Fruits of Malaysia
Mangosteen (Garcinia mangostana) If you haven’t heard of this fruit, it has a very hard shell with a purple stain and normally grown in tropical climate mostly in Southeast Asia. However, I have occasionally seen them in Ranch 99 stores in Southern California where they are imported from Thailand. It’s hard to describe the flesh…
Petronas Twin Tower, Malaysia
I was fortunate to be able to visit the Petronas Twin Tower in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The construction began in 1993 and between 1998 to 2004, it was the world’s tallest building and still remains the world tallest twin tower. Enjoy my quick 15 minute journey from the LRT (Light Rail Transit) train near my…
Batu Caves, Malaysia
Welcome to Batu Caves! Colorful Temple Temple inside the farthest cave My mum and a friendly dog she found climbing up the stairs with his owner. oh by the way, my mum is 74 years old and she made it to top before some of the young kids. Lifting weights? perhaps with your head?
Protected: Jungle Home, Malaysia
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City of Muddy River Estuary
The greatest thing about visiting Malaysia is due to it’s multi ethnic culture and it’s long history of colonization. As a result, English is well spoken in this country in comparison to a lot of the other Asian countries where they literally do no understand you at all. The local Malay language has some similarity…