Day 4 is Family Day as we spent most of our time in Dream World or in other words, The World of Happiness. The classical European style fantasy land is located at Pathum Thani Province, just north of Bangkok. Although nothing much relating to Thai, it is the best place for family fun. Totally lost in the Fairy Tale maze, we visited the Giant’s house (Jack and the Beanstalk), strolling around Frog Prince castle, riding around with the enchanted Cinderella pumpkin carriage. Sounds childish rite? Come on, it’s dreamland.. spare yourself and be childish for a day! …

Before going on with all the good words of the magnificient Thailand, here is a bad one. Exactly one month after the nostalgic moment, a dramatic event happened. Anti-government protesters in Bangkok blockaded Suvarnabhumi, one of Asia’s busiest airports since 25th November, Tuesday night. Seeking to oust Thai Prime Minister in the latest escalation in a long-running political crisis. Now that all flights are cancelled, …

This is a continuation to the previous post. Thus, it is advisable to first go through previous “Amazing Thailand: Expected the Unexpected (Day 1)“.
Yet while Bangkok has undoubtedly embraced westernization and modernization, it remains undeniably a Thai place at heart. In between the skyscrapers and sophisticated shopping centers there’s still the remarkable temple lying everywhere in the city. Day 2 has proved to us that traditions live on too!
It was early 5.30 in the morning. Bangkok is one hour slower than Malaysia. Thus, we can expect early sunrise over …

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Same old words again. Time really flies. After 20 days back to the River City, the great moments in Thailand can never be dished out. In the first place, why should I ?
It has been almost a decade, our family stop travelling overseas. Money and time has always been the main hindrance. Now that both siblings are working, our dream finally came true. This time we decided to visit Thailand. The niggling doubts regarding the safety of the city due to …

On one fateful day, I received an sms. “Jason, you might need to leave earlier, as early tomorrow”. And that night, I started packing and as early as 6.20am I leave for Singapore on the following day. 18th Oct should be the day, now that it’s one week earlier.
8.00am, landing at Soekarno-Hatta Jakarta International Airport. Checking in immediately for the next international flight to Singapore. Out of boredom, I decided to stroll around the airport before going in the waiting room. Pointing my Nikon D60 here and there for inspiration. …

It’s Wednesday again. And as a promise to myself, I got to come out with a post. But I have lots of stuff to share after not writing for so long previously.. and it’s hard for me to decide which to write first. Finally I’ve decided to write in parts.
In the previous post “1st Anniversary for Not Writing“, I did mention about my new job with a Dutch company. My life changed a lot since then. Joined this company since March 26, 2008. I was allocated straight away to a …

Well, I’ve promised myself to write on every Wednesday (my off day). And coincidently, it falls on the big day for Indonesia. The New Year for the Muslims, Idul Fitri. Guess I’m at the right place at the right time. This was the shot I’ve got yesterday night around 11pm.

VanOord Guys and the Banjar Lady

Oopss.. not this. It was so happening yesterday. That’s the first time I saw so many locals strolling and gathering along the street. Everybody was so happy to welcome the new year. The shopping malls were …

Few weeks ago (22-24th January 2007), I went overseas. Where? Ha.. neither Australia nor Korea.. but our neighbouring country, Singapore. When I was a kid, Singapore visit was nothing to me. Cos it is near from my hometown and I would go there monthly with family to visit my aunt. However, my every visit to Singapore is limited to either Woodlands, Bukit Timah, Clementi Road or sometimes Bukit Batok. Why? Because that’s the location my aunt stayed. 20+ of visiting, I’ve never been to Singapore city.
Until the invitations from …