Would you travel to Laos alone just to visit the Plain of Jars site that was riddled with bombs and explosive? Well, I did. The legacy of Laos was a troubled one, especially between 1960s and 1970s during the secret war and Vietnam Wars. Some 2 million explosives and 80 million bombs have been scattered… Continue reading Phonsavan: Plain of Jars
Last year in March, I decided to reward myself with a belated Birthday trip. I threw myself overseas alone again; this time in Laos. After an early breakfast plus morning flights with a long transit in Kuala Lumpur, I have finally arrived in Luang Prabang at about 1.30pm. I decided to head towards the secluded… Continue reading Laos: Glimpse of Luang Prabang
This is going to be a short, fun post; mostly pictures of shenanigans in the cafe. Just because, Alpacas! After our tiring day-visit to Yehliu, we took a cab in the late afternoon passing by Fuguijiao Lighthouse for a sunset photo-stop before heading to the OIA Oia Alphaca Cafe that everyone raves about. We were… Continue reading Taipei: OIA Oia (Alpaca) Cafe
This time last year, I was in Taiwan; just like every other year the past 7 years. I decided to bring my lady friend around as it was her first visit to Taiwan. We were two backpackers seeking to explore the budget way - and this time, I have planned to embark on a place… Continue reading Taipei: Yehliu Geopark
Phnom Penh; the busiest capital of Cambodia with a population of 1.5 million, was perhaps the most affluent part of the country. However, this bustling city was dangerous for a women (or anyone for that matter) to travel alone due to it's high crime rates. Yet, I still find myself challenging society's perception and made… Continue reading Cambodia: Glimpse of Phnom Penh
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