Travel is more fun when it’s with your good pals This post will be updated frequently, thanks to my gal pals….had kindly requested them to pen a few words about our trip to the Land of the Rising Sun….
Archive for the ‘culture’ Category
As Promised…Girls Out & ABout: Japan March 2008
Posted: June 30, 2010 in culture, Globe Trekker, Our World, Snaps1
Yes, I know I’m guilty for neglecting my digital abode. So, what’s the cause @ who’s to blame? Darn, this isn’t going to be easy. How long has it been since I last jot anything down, in this humble blog of mine? Has it been a year? How time flies!? So much has happened in [...]
Visit to the Historical City of Melaka
Posted: December 13, 2009 in culture, mi vida loca, Our World, SnapsMelaka @ famously known as the Historical City of Malacca has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site together with Georgetown, Penang on 7 July 2008. Melaka was once a very popular and busy port, with ships coming in from Europe, Arab States, South Asia and China. It’s strategic location between the East and [...]
A Whole Different World — Morocco
Posted: December 30, 2007 in culture, Globe Trekker, mi vida loca, Morocco, Our World, SnapsAcross the Gibraltar Straits lay the land of Kings, a kingdom called Morocco. The harsh land with its mountain range cutting across her. She is also covered with soft golden sand in the south, the Sahara Desert. This land has been explored and discovered long ago by merchants and the Romans, the Umayyads who also [...]
Have boots will travel … SPAIN
Posted: December 20, 2007 in culture, Globe Trekker, islam, Islamic influence, mi vida loca, Our World, passion, Snaps, SpainTime flies … my adventure has ended. What’s left are memories of the very short trip to a foreign land, an escapade of sorts. One day, they may fade but hopefully the memory will etch in your heart forever. Madrid was great, one of the cleanest places I’ve been to. The beautiful sculptures, monuments and [...]
It has finally arrived — I’ll be boarding the plane to Madrid via Cairo in a few hours time. Another journey to the world of the unknown, excitement fills me – curiosity builds into a desire to know more. What, when where … all these questions came into mind. They are yet to be answered. [...]
It’s the last day of fasting and preparations are being made to celebrate the end of the month of Ramadan. Muslims all over the world will attend congregational prayers held in the local community Masjid, paying respect to their loved ones by reciting the doa and visiting relatives and friends. Do not forget to [...]
Adnan wa Lina (Adnan and Lina) @ Future Boy Conan, what ever the title may be it is a cartoon produced by a Japanese Animation Company and was shown in Libya back in the mid 80′s. It is set in mid 2008, humankind were at war (how ironic) which has brought destruction to Earth. [...]
I had a great conversation last night with a beautiful Persian lady who calls herself Princess Shahrazad. I hope the feeling’s mutual. A unique and intriguing lady who has lots to say about the world, she seems older than her age dispensing wisdom on a variety of subject to the rest of human kind. Although it was our first conversation, we felt comfortable sharing tid bits with each other. With the help of advance technology, we are able to bridge the gap between us. Unfortunately, some gaps could not be filled due to the slow internet connection. Hence, the problem begins and I had to log off. So Princess Shahrazad, sorry for the abrupt departure. You know how it is in [...]
Back to Civilization
Posted: July 14, 2007 in culture, Globe Trekker, mi vida loca, Our World, SnapsSome pictures taken in the Island of Tuba. Day 1 Day 2 Day 3: Day 4: Day 5:
