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Category Archives: Asia
August
21
Chasing a field of sunflowers: Lopburi, Thailand
posted by Glamourous Traveller
One of my great loves is sunflowers. Something about them, their beautiful bright yellow, their great big openness, how seriously large they can grow, and how their main function is to find and face the sun just makes me happy every time I see them. There is a Malay word that describes this well, ceria, […]
August
09
Celebrating Eid in Malaysia
posted by Glamourous Traveller
On the 8th of August this year, Muslims from around the world will come together to celebrate the end of Ramadan and the fasting month. I myself have bought one of those super expensive plane tickets home (seriously, the flight is only 40 minutes) in a celebration frenzy that can only be described like that […]
July
22
In a nutshell – Yogyakarta, Indonesia
posted by Glamourous Traveller
(Sunrise over Borobudur Temple) Yogyakarta (or pronounced Jogjakarta/ Jogja) sits in the middle of Java, to the south of Singapore. From a tourism perspective it is famous for its two landmarks and UNESCO sites, the amazing Borobudur and Prambanan temples. It is also home to the Javanese culture, and you will find a wonderful array […]
July
06
Hiking the MacRitchie Trail, Singapore
posted by Glamourous Traveller
To those visiting Singapore, you will inadvertently be impressed by the city skyline. The amazing skyscrapers dotting the Central Business District (CBD), the Singapore flyer (a giant ferris wheel), and even the well preserved old colonial architectures that you will find in little pockets strewn all across the country. In terms of development, I do […]
June
24
In a nutshell: Xi’an, China
posted by Glamourous Traveller
The first time I travelled to China, I decided to mix it up a little by heading to Beijing, Shanghai and Xi’an. I’ve been back to Beijing a few times for work ever since, and Shanghai is a major gateway city with easy access, so the big question is. What was there in Xi’an? Xi’an […]
June
05
The Taj Mahal: Agra, India
posted by Glamourous Traveller
“Only let this one teardrop, this Taj Mahal, glisten spotlessly bright on the cheek of time, forever and ever.” – Rabindra Nath Tagore Tha Taj Mahal is a beautiful building. The height of Mughal architecture. But there are many beautiful buildings around the world. So what makes this one so special? I waited in line […]
May
22
Catching the Rainforest World Music Festival – Sarawak, Malaysia
posted by Glamourous Traveller
The Rainforest World Music Festival (RWMF) is like Coachella or Woodstock but for a completely different genre known as World Music. Imagine the hippiness of Woodstock transported to the middle of a rainforest, with the laid back-ness of Coachella and that’s RWMF for you. (World music performance includes using everything nature gives you, like the […]
May
15
In a nutshell – Luang Prabang, Laos
posted by Glamourous Traveller
Today’s entry comes courtesy of my sister Fie who is interested in heading over to Laos. I thought I would share my experience there. Though do note, I travelled to Laos at the end of December 2006, January 2007. Vientiane I did this trip with minimal planning, and my friend and I had thought about […]
May
06
Singapore to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia : Let me count the ways
posted by Glamourous Traveller
Malaysia’s election is something closely watched in Singapore. If not for anything else, it can be very ‘entertaining’ at times, though personally I think my countries politics sometimes veer on the side of pretty-bad-reality-tv status. But my thoughts on politics aside, this year’s election has been highly anticipated by Malaysians the world over. People have […]
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