Author Archives: jipp

Hanoi Again after 5 Years

Posted on January 10, 2015 by jipp

When I first came to Hanoi 5 years ago, I found myself instantly intimidated by all the surrounding. Thanks God I flew in from Ho Chi Minh City where the traffic was probably crazier so I did manage to hold … Continue reading →

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My Journey to the Top of IndoChina

Posted on January 8, 2015 by jipp

It was so good to be back in Vietnam – or Sapa particularly. I went there back in 2010, and instantly fell in love with that little town left by the French when they colonized Vietnam many decades ago. I’d … Continue reading →

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Cruising on The Sea of Galilee

Posted on December 23, 2014 by jipp

One of the places that I was really looking forward of coming to pending my maiden trip to Israel was the Galilee – sometimes referred to as Tiberias – which was mentioned so many times in the Bible that it … Continue reading →

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Hiking Across the Grassland of Horton’s Plains in Sri Lanka

Posted on December 14, 2014 by jipp

Horton’s Plains was the next destination in our trip to Sri Lanka after coming down from Adam’s Peak. There were mixed reviews about the place, so I was hesitant about going or not going there. My travel buddy Audrey had … Continue reading →

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A Little Stroll into the Tea Plantation in Nallathanniya, Sri Lanka

Posted on November 5, 2014 by jipp

I really like tea plantations. For one they are associated with lush greenery, highlands and refreshingly chilly weather. Here in Malaysia, the nearest tea plantation requires me to drive some 7 hours on a long and winding road from home … Continue reading →

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