Arrived at SiemReap International Airport at about 8am their time, GMT +7 after staying awake the entire night at LCCT. It’s one of the passenger friendly airport I’ve been too. Not hectic and confusing like LCCT. Out from the plane, short walk to efficient immigration check. Then once you collected the luggage, it’s the pickup point. No one stopped me from doing this

We arranged for Quad Biking on the first day with SR Quad Bike, a new establishment G found online. They pick us up at our hotel on time, just that we were waiting at the lobby area, the guy was waiting at tour desk causing us to lose about 20mins -______-

We were given a straight-to-the-point briefing session before we go for a short run to test our skills out..

All of us passed the test but Teong ! haha ! Experienced bike rider had to ride with an instructor lo…

It was really easy to handle once you get the hang of it. Just accelerate and brake. Everything else are automated. We booked the 2 hours ride (USD25 per pax) which bring us through the local village trail, and vast paddy field, stopping for an amazing sunset. The photos does no justice to how beautiful the actual view was. Fits the definition of breathtaking.

Some of the kids from nearby villages that followed us. So friendly and cute. They are the children that I don’t see much in Malaysia anymore, the ones that Waves and greets without demanding for ipad or iphone to play afterwards.

Fascinated over the photos we took of them.

Throughout the 2 hours and for the following few days, we find ourselves waving to random kids and strangers ALOT! They are like the friendliest group of people ever. WY’s “kim jong ill” moment.

I think they spend their days waiting for tourist to go by their villages so they can wave and shout HIiiiiii !!!! at us. There’s one time, where we were drove past a house quite fast and the kids couldn’t run up to us in time, so they just screams Heellloooooo at us … -______-

Just a few tips for those who would like to try this.

1. Dont wear white as it will turn to orange or beige at the end of the trip. This is how the towel looks like after wiping our face. There’s practically no proper tar road, just dusty red earth all the way. So i think it’s really thoughtful that the bike company provided mask and helmet with eye shield for us

2. try to wear long pants to protect your calf  from the heat of the engine.

Truly enjoy the experience of quad biking through siem reap and will definitely do it again if opportunity arises!!  A photo with the owner.

http://www.srquadbikeadventure.com/index.html

Cambodia has always been one of the places I wanted to go for a very long time. Truth be told, I can go anywhere anytime given the opportunity. Traveling is still the best life university in my opinion, and we never stop learning till we die right?

It will be an awesome trip with best travel mate so far, WY and G! And teong who is still sleeping somewhere comfortable nearby

If i were to sum up this year in one word, it would be changes.

Believe this year is where people around, including myself make drastic decision and big changes in their life. I believe and live by the motto, change is the only constant in life, so true especially for this year. Friends getting married, friends moving on with their life, career leap, relocation and much more.

As for myself, I decided to quit my job in KL and moved my base back to my dear hometown with has the worse traffic that I could have ever imagine. Probably one of my wisest decision this year. For now, I am enjoying my career. Very fresh, very new, very exciting, schedules are like a roller coaster ride with crazy work hours when nearing dateline but full of flexibility to be independent.

It was such a Fun year for me! For a start, i went to 4 concerts, which is once every quarter  Maroon 5, swooning over ever sexy Adam Levine. Eason Chen and Zee Avi was equally awesome with different feel. Cherry on top of it all was realizing my dream of watching Jacky Cheung!! Undeniably i grew up listening to his songs, naturally i become a fan. Sadly i couldn’t make it to any of his previous musical or concerts and was sooo happy that he made a stop in Malaysia again! He does not disappoint and will definitely be part of the audience for any of his future show in Malaysia. Biggest regret in terms of concerts was not able to attend Jason Mraz’s Asia stops :(((((

Then there was the Hot Air Balloon Festival and Orbing experiences.

Favorite past time for the 2nd half of the year. Red times with Kimmies ^_^

Addiction for 2011 was unmistakable Snowflakes and Chatime. Surely i am not the only one, the first one or the last here.

Earlier in the year, i ticked off another “want to/must do” in my life. Something inspired by this little cute guy here. never had regret

Now that I’ve passed a certain age in life, invitations to weddings are coming by the throngs. This year alone I’ve attended 8 weddings to be exact.. probably this trend will continue for a couple more years, then I’ll start attending baby showers and children’s birthday..haha. Not complaining though, i love to attending weddings, a celebration of love, a good excuse to doll up (^_^) and meeting up with friends and absolutely having some great fun!

From all the weddings, this was one of the most moving. Meeting up with so many of my old pals for the entire day, recreating the ending dance pose from our scout/guides days back in 2000. Most beautiful wedding overall still was Eunice’s wedding in Melbourne. Amazingly perfect!

What is a life journey for me without a splash of travelling involve? I got myself a new camera this year or rather MrSmallface got it for me ^^ Loving it till today, Sis even brought it to Nepal and Mt Everest. talk about journey.

Went to Hanoi, Vietnam for the first time with my family. A first after more than 1o years. Loving the beautiful place, would love to revisit someday!

Then it kinda seems like tradition for me and MrSmallface to go away for our anniversary. Last year in Sabah, this year in Taipei.

Revisited Bali again with some old and new folks, still the same old Bali. Would love to go again, well, I would love to go anywhere anytime again But come on, who can resist Bali ? Still so much left unexplored. I still want to go to the Rock Bar!! Unfortunately previous trip, i was just soo close but still failed :( Must GO!

Short weekend trips

- Hadyai

- Pusing, Perak. Kellis Castle

- Weekend getaway in a bungalow we rented in Taiping. Was suppose to sekeping serendah but they are so booked out, until next year!! Too much! Eventually decided Taiping was a great midpoint to meet for the folks from KL and Penang.

2011 has been good to me. Full of new start, new challenge, new experiences in life. Learn alot, laugh alot, weep alot – probably for movies -_- Grateful I had my family and friends around me for whatever reasons. Grateful I am still able to do what I want (well, most of it)

Come what may 2012. It may or may not be the end of the world, haha, life still goes on until its realized. For me, who live each day to the fullest, Mayan’s prophecy doesn’t matter. whatever happen, happens

My Resolution for the coming year is to stay grateful for what I have, and be more forgiving towards others.

Year 2010 

Year 2009 

Year 2008

Year 2007

Year 2006

Hahah, continue my project 52 with no proper sequence now.

started off in the early morning. It’s always early if you want to go Hatyai by Van from Penang

Sizzler @ Lee Garden. It’s a fresh change as its american food in hatyai. usually its tomyam tomyam all the way. It’s semi-buffet style so you just order a main to get access to the buffet of sides and appetizer and dessert. Famous for the slightly spicy ribs but i reckon Warung Nuri in Bali is still the best in the world.

Why dont we have McD cafe in Malaysia? 

Samurai Pork burger

Extremely fat dog who will beg for money at night market =.=

Swenson’s icecream somehow is so cheap in Thailand. But come to think again, what is cheap in Malaysia? Almost nothing is “affordable” for middle income group.

Ha Sip Kau or Restaurant 59 for final day lunch. I missss..

Babi Guling Thai Version

Frisky is grumpy

Another nice shop for Gelato. So attractive doesnt matter its yummy or not

Indoor Flea Market in Lee Garden. Love this place. Definitely a ladies trap with so many handmade pretty stuff on sale. 

Coldstone is yummy

Random cafe with wifi in Taiwan, Dong Chu area. with plenty of lomography photos stuck to the wall, random mismatch table and chairs. Even complete with a shy french bulldog roaming and hiding around.

Nice latte stirrer. With wifi around, anti-social mode on, bbm mode on.

Very nice strawberry milk drink introduce to me by my cousin. I think i bought it 3-4 times during my stay. so yummy <3

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Din Tai Fung – never leave taiwan without trying it if you are a first timer. In this case, Mrsmallface. We went to the Sogo Mall Branch as we do not want to miss our flight. Famous for the crazy long queue, we are no exception to that.

In Taiwan, I believe it’s quite sexist as you can witness how business will usually “exploits” women. For example, there is no waiter only waitress working. According to my uncle’s theory, at least when people get frustrated of waiting for their table, a nice female voice will calm people down better than a male. =.=

Famous soup noodle and fried rice to share . Uncle says dont bother with the noodle, everyone comes for the soup

Ever famous Xiao Long Bao !!! Its really super awesome

The skills of the sifu must be there as the basic standard to meet for each of the dumplings is to have 18 folds, when you pick the bao up, the skins is transluscent yet able to contain the soup inside the dumplings.

Final goodbye to my cool uncle before heading to the airport.

Boarding

Leaving with a heavy heart. :(

However, the organizer seriously need to buck up! Mess up price range, Zee Avi starting her set at 10pm despite time printed on ticket. I’ve been to many concerts but 10pm is really a little bit over the line.

Zee Avi - Is This The End

Is this the end?
Then why does it feel
We’d only just begun
I thought we were done

I think I’ll hang on
If you still want me
But if you don’t
I guess I’ll move on

And if you need me
Close your eyes and dream
I’ll give you back your key
But will you be happy?
Will you be happy?

Said we’ll leave it alone
But I wont be here long
And when I’m gone
I guess then we’ll know

Feels just like any other day when you pass the mid two zero mark. If not for all my loving friends around me who kept asking me on where do i want to go for dinner? what do i want for my birthday, honestly, i had totally forgotten about it. The old me would have start plotting and planning few weeks prior, and ensure everything goes as plan, throwing a tantrum if not. Not that way anymore. For this year, it really does feel like any given day.

I do hope it all paid off. Meaning, there’s no MAJOR issue after launch or else i might have to skip my Jacky Cheung which Im not sure i will sacrifice T__T

A photo of me when Im in a place which dictionary should tie to the definition of ultimate relaxation!

You will always be remembered as my most fun, playful and cheeky cousin from Taiwan

Hope you are in a better place now.