this is a sure fire way to spend your holidays. however, the idea of sitting in front of a fireplace with your family after a delicious homemade meal was dearly missed.
speaking of food though, i probably have never eaten so well in any two weeks of my life. from salty authentic dim sum to savory penang curry, let's just say my stomach is very happy with me.
malaysia
kuala lumpur
the surprisingly urban capital of malaysia. holds impressive shopping malls and the famous petronas towers.
petaling street, china town. located a few minutes from our quaint and beautiful guesthouse.
this is what lonely planet described as "the girl next door" of the islands in malaysia. and i would have to agree. not very touristy among foreigners, this island offered "big time" relaxing.
i'm on a boat.
one of the biggest british settlements in malaysia, not only does this island offer beautiful colonial architecture, stunning buddhist temples and a central mosque, but it is known to tourists as one of the best places to eat tasty cuisine in malaysia. lori and referred to it as the 'food island'. and dare i say it was.
fruit, fruit, FRUIT!
hindu temple.
in a chinese club for old peeps who clearly just gather together daily to play mah jong and sing karaoke.
"uh should you even be smoking?"
one of the more popular islands. however i can't imagine why except for the fact that the entire island is duty free. the beaches are alright, and the jellyfish are worse.
chonburi
actually a province, here resides my friend emily. it seems that her city is made up of rich thai kids and a surprising night life.
rayong
where the new year's party is to be held on a private beach. nearby is koh samet, where people go to forget all of their troubles.
astrid.
porting.
koh sichang
a small island near emily's city. popular with the thai people, and the occasional group of europeans.
the beaches are clean and the water is blue. the food here is delicious beyond compare. if you ever go, you have to try tampang beach restaurants 'deep fried fish'. to die for.
beach daze.
nom tok: made with lime, pork, red onions, cilantro and other herbs with sticky rice. make up for one tasty meal.
the fallen city. full of ruins and broken down palaces (like the movie), this is a must see for anyone who wants to experience the ancient culture of thailand. but be prepared to pay a fee to see EVERYTHING.
wat yai chaya mongkol.
wat panan choeng. host of thailand's largest gold buddha. it is said that the beginning of the temple was related to a love myth between a thai prince and a chinese princess.
this is where you want to go if you want to see 7 teared waterfalls, ride elephants in the water and kayak through caves. and also if you want to pay an arm and a leg to go do these things. stop here first while your wallet is still fresh, cause unfortunately mine wasn't. so i look forward to looking at your pictures.
creepy chinese graveyard. ran away before i got a better picture.
the capital of thailand and the ultimate backpacker's hub. i have never seen so many dreadlocks, sleeve tattoos, and fisherman pants in one place. pretentiousness is something that this place is not lacking.
home to a seamy nightlife and amazing shopping, this is a must for anyone who wants to experience anything like it.
mmm tuna sandwich and a mango shake.
the last of food pics. vermicelli (yes i love it), chives, bean sprouts, and duck all in a strong beef and soya sauce broth.
till next time.
xo.
vb.
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