Author Archives: jipp

Natural Born Traveler?

Posted on May 1, 2011 by jipp

I’d like to think that I was probably a natural born traveler. The passion or at least the intention of traveling was always there way before I could even afford to travel anywhere outside of my own hometown. You see, … Continue reading →

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The Infamous Fraudulent Taxi Services in Ho Chi Minh City

Posted on February 5, 2010 by jipp

My first day in Saigon didn’t go off quite well. Sharing a taxi with a Russian couple, we had almost become victims of the infamous taxi fraud in Saigon. Mind to tell you that taking a taxi in HCMC is … Continue reading →

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Borneo International Marathon 2009: Where It all Began

Posted on October 29, 2009 by jipp

As far as I could remember, I had never run a marathon in my entire life before. Not a single one. So when a friend called me up to ask if I was interested in running for this year’s Borneo International … Continue reading →

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Experiencing Bangla Road in Patong, Phuket

Posted on September 27, 2009 by jipp

Before I go further, let be warned that if you’re under 18, please back out. Some of the materials used in this entry might not be suitable for your age. Now, you know YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED. I first heard … Continue reading →

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