A new day, a new year, a new beginning. Will it truly be a new beginning for you (all of you out there) and me? Or will it be like any other day? For me at least! It’s time to reflect on your life, it’s time for change … but I have to admit that [...]
Archive for the ‘Our World’ Category
1433: Welcome to the New Year…This gotta be a GOOD LIFE!
Posted: November 27, 2011 in mi vida loca, Our World0
Checked on her blogger pals in Libya (KhadijaTeri, Highlander @ From the Rock, Anglo-Libyan). Glad to hear that they’re Okay and living one day at a time. Am following your posts / updates on the situation in Tripoli. Highlander, we are very concern about the situation in Libya. It’s nothing like the uprising in Egypt! [...]
As Promised…Girls Out & ABout: Japan March 2008
Posted: June 30, 2010 in culture, Globe Trekker, Our World, SnapsTravel 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….
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’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 [...]
Tomorrow’s menu will be a special one. Yes, it’ll definitely be a crossroad between East & West, a fusion of taste and vibrant in color. Mom will serve cous cous with beef soup, chicken curry and Libyan soup @ Sharba Libya with orzo and baguette. I’ll be preparing the drinks — iced Apple Mint juice [...]
… the Earth move under my feet! I wasn’t lying, ok that was partly true. But I did feel the Earth move this morning at around 0730. I was sitting comfortably on my chair, catching up on one of my novels when all of a sudden I felt a vibration. It wasn’t my phone as [...]
Once a sleepy backwater town, it has now turned into a modern city with high-rise buildings nearly touching the sky. Kuala Lumpur, KL in short, the nation’s capital hosts the 50th Merdeka (FREEDOM) celebration. A proud milestone to have reached for this former mining town. The Merdeka Square, situated in the heart of the city [...]
