Author Archives: jipp

Crossing the Malaysian-Thai Border via Sungai Golok

Posted on February 22, 2012 by jipp

One of the things that I had been most curious about in Kelantan is how it is like at the border of Malaysia-Thailand so I allocated my last day there to drive over to the border and see it for … Continue reading →

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Fulfilling My Craving for A River in KIULU, Sabah

Posted on February 20, 2012 by jipp

So, I was back in Sabah to attend a friend’s wedding last week. Attending a friend’s wedding can be quite expensive now that I’m staying in KL but if you may ask, while the wedding itself is already important, meeting … Continue reading →

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Traversing Through the Dark Era of Cambodia at The Killing Field

Posted on February 12, 2012 by jipp

Previously on my trip to Cambodia, I started off the day by visiting the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum and see for myself how Pol Pot had turned a school into a prison and used it as the torturing camp for … Continue reading →

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Attending Thaipusam in Batu Caves

Posted on February 9, 2012 by jipp

So, I attended Thaipusam at Batu Caves for the second time in a row after daring the crowd for the first time last year. As usual, the challenges began at the train station when I had to push my way … Continue reading →

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Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum: The World According to Pol Pot

Posted on February 6, 2012 by jipp

It would be our first day in Phnom Penh so the excitement was sky-rocketing. We had arranged with the hostel to arrange a Tuk Tuk for a one day tour to the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum and Choeung Ek (The … Continue reading →

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