Tibet: Jokhang Temple
Jokhang Temple also known as Tsuglhakhang in Tibetan is the most revered religious structure in Tibet. Situated in Lhasa, it
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Keeping track of expenses
People close to me know I’m such a neat freak (Ed calls it control freak. Hmph!). If my colleagues read
Read moreSaving for long-term travel
Quite a number of friends have been asking how we saved for the trip and how much we’ve been spending
Read moreCrispy ‘Rushan’ in Dali, Yunnan
Rushan (literally “milk fan”) is a cow’s milk cheese of Yunnan, China. It is traditionally made by the Bai people. It is
Read moreCrossing the Vietnam-China border
I celebrated my birthday in the most random manner this year – by crossing the Vietnam-China border! Nope, it wasn’t
Read moreYes, Malaysians speak English
You know, the idiom “Never judge a book by its cover” is so damn right. Whenever non-Asian foreigners look at
Read moreTibet: Barkhor Square
Lhasa is the heart and soul of Tibet, and Barkhor Square is Lhasa’s main artery. Pilgrims flock from all over
Read moreA fluffy circus
I must tell the story about these cute little pets we have here. They make our lives more colourful and
Read moreFrom Beijing to Lhasa
There are several options to travel to Tibet – by air (fastest & easiest), by train (slow but scenic), overland
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