Author Archives: jipp

Hello PHNOM PENH!

Posted on February 4, 2012 by jipp

Ian Wright wrote in the Globe Trekker’s website that of all the places that he had been to as a host for the  popular travel TV series, his favorite place is Phnom Penh the capital city of Cambodia. Samantha Brown, … Continue reading →

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Elephant’s Sperm in Kelantan

Posted on February 1, 2012 by jipp

I really like Kelantan. Despite being the most Islamic state in Malaysia (95% Muslims), Islam hasn’t really vanquished some of the older beliefs among the people- apparently – so it’s quite common that you’d see somebody drawing a big crowd … Continue reading →

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Visiting Qutab Minar (UNESCO) in Delhi

Posted on January 30, 2012 by jipp

We went to Qutab Minar on our last (full) day in New Delhi. Since it is located quite far from other attractions, most Tuk Tuk drivers might refuse to include it in your one-day itinerary – unless of course you … Continue reading →

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10 Places I Visited in Kota Bharu, Kelantan

Posted on January 27, 2012 by jipp

Kota Bharu in the Malaysian state of Kelantan ain’t short of places to visit. I managed to sneak out from my job assignment and tip-toed my way to some of them when I was there last week. 1. Wat Photivihan … Continue reading →

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Tour of Duty: Kota Bharu

Posted on January 25, 2012 by jipp

So, if you’ve been following me on Twitter, you would have known that I’ve just returned from the far north of Peninsular Malaysia, in a town called Kota Bharu, the capital city of the Malaysian state of Kelantan. It would … Continue reading →

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