Location of Ipoh Ipoh town is located in the Perak state, which is one of the 12 states of Malaysia, situated on the Northwest of Peninsular Malaysia. Ipoh is the state capital and its administrative centre. Perak means silver in Malay – the name was derived from the silvery tin ore that brought a lot […]
Many people will tell you there is not much to do in Kuala Lumpur but it depends on your perspective and for me KL is still a must see. I spent there 3 days in November 2011 and it’s no secret it was one of my dreams to see the Twin Towers. Kuala Lumpur was […]
Location of Cameron HighlandsCameron Highlands is a very famous range of mountains located in one of the states of Malaysia, in Pahang. It’s highest peak is Gunung Brinchang with 6,666 feet. Cameron Highlands offer its visitors unbelievable holidays with ever green scenery, picturesque little towns, valleys and hills. Cameron Highlands is the Malaysia largest highlands […]
I decided to give my biggest thanks to all those who keep sponsoring my trips. I divide them into a couple of categories in which they sponsor me. All the hotels/travel agencies/tourism boards/bars/tour guides etc. on this page sponsored some of my traveling around the world. Once again thanks a million! If you wish to […]
Have you ever wondered why it is called French fries, French braid, French kiss…? Because these expressions are part of my vocabulary, but when I think about a stay in Paris apartments or anywhere else in France these 3 terms are the last things on my mind.As a matter of fact when I think of Paris […]
Asia is a beautiful continent. That’s a fact!Home to an array of interesting and culturally-diverse countries, Asia is also an unpredictable continent when it comes to climate and weather, as we’ve witnessed in 2011 with the natural disasters that have reaped havoc and caused such damage and devastation in Japan and Thailand.Planning ahead is vital […]
With its chaotic streets, towering skyscrapers and mosaic of cultures and ethnic groups, Singapore is one of the most unique and exhilarating places to visit on Earth. A non-stop assault on the senses, Singapore always has something to do and see. Given its hectic pace of life and exotic atmosphere, the city is not for […]
In a post in the past I already said why I visited and liked San José Iturbide so much – mostly because of its people, beautiful nature and adrenaline sports you can do in places very close to the town. If you like emotions and adventure, check out this post. The diversity of the nature […]
Location and Geography The United Mexican States (Estados Unidos Mexicanos in Spanish), commonly known just as Mexico, consist of 31 states and DF (Federal District with the capital.) Mexico is located between the longitudes 86° and 119° W and latitudes 14° and 33°N in the Southern part of North America. Together with the United States […]
If there is one thing I’ve always considered orgasmic, it is the history of Mexico. I have been fascinated by the archaeological sites in Mexico and the Aztec, Maya, Olmec, Tolteca, Mixteca tribes and all the other native Indians living in the Mesoamerica. I’ve been obsessed with those cultures since I started studying Spanish which […]
Once we explored Bonampak ruins, we continued 21 km to Yaxchilan, another Maya archaeological site in the jungle with the meaning of green stones in Maya. To get to Yaxchilan you take a boat (called lancha in Mexican Spanish) at the village Frontera Corozal for around 50 minutes. The river is called Usumacinta and separates […]
As I write this, I am sitting on the floor at the Mexico City airport on the 6th June 2011. Like I said in an earlier post, I love meeting new people. Right now I am just thinking about all the amazing people I met in Mexico. Eating chocolate turtles I am thinking about my […]