Happiness is…
building a sandcastle! Yes, it’s complete with a Malaysia’s flag! *** Spent my weekend playing the sand, dipping in the pool, and being scared out of my wits when a monkey entered my room. Oh how lovely! =:)
Travel & Adventures
10 things I did in Tokyo
My last trip to Tokyo was more exciting to me than any other trip. When I was sixteen, I went on a student exchange programme to Japan and told myself that I’ll be back. As it was very memorable to me, I remembered my feelings and thoughts then, hence able to compare and contrast to …
Not-too-distant to-do list:
Go fishing Forage Build campfire Make a hobo stove or other cooking equipment Cook dinner in the wild
Fermented Cuisine at Shiojiri Jozojo
Reading takes you places. After reading ‘The Culinary Calling In Tokyo’ in Wall Street Journal, I put a note in my Evernote to remind me to dine at Shiojiri Jozojo. Lucky for me, the chance arrived earlier than I expected. Again, I don’t have much time for this personal blog (too many things to do in …
Visiting the biggest fish market in the world: Tsukiji fish market!
In the land of the rising sun and sushis, I woke up waaaay before the sun showed up to visit the Tsukiji fish market. I woke up at 2 am and arrived at the fish market at 3 am (?!) I don’t remember waking up that early for anything in my life… Tsukiji market is …
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Pick-me-up after a long flight
I haven’t been staying in one place for long recently and having to rush all my work before each trip is taking a toll on my body. This time, the journey from KUL to HKG to HND felt much longer and taxing than usual. My tailbone was hurting as I wasn’t sitting properly, and due …
10 things I did in Madrid
I’ve written the below in Madrid but didn’t post as it was without photos. Sifting through thousands of photo is such a chore… I’ve forgotten some of the places already including a monument at a roundabout. I think it was an important sight. Was it? Next I shall aim to write about my adventures when …
The biggest regret in my life: watching bullfight in Madrid
I don’t do regrets. But paying 70 Euro to fuel animal cruelty is one of the few. I was truly excited at the beginning to watch a bullfight, naively believing its only about tricking a bull into charging into red flags. No! Bullfight involves torturing and killing the animal. I watched in horror the poor …
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My 5 indulgences
At London, I met up with Sam, a good friend from college. She always has very interesting things to say and inadvertently makes me ponder about life.That night at the Churchill bar, she asked “What is your indulgence? Everyone has at least one”. I couldn’t give her an immediate answer. I said a few things …
10 things I did in Valencia
Hola! I’m sitting in a fast train running at a speed up to 200 km/h, swiftly transporting me from Valencia to Barcelona in three short hours. After reading the history and food of Valencia, it’s time to recap my three days stay in a serene and bountiful land. Before, Valencia is a city I knew …