Georgetown, Penang (03 October 2015, Malaysia)
"The Spell which makes those who never been, wish to go there, those who live there want to stay, and fills those who have spent their appointed hour or two with a longing to return. "![]() |
Asiatika Venture |
To travel is to discover that everyone is wrong about other countries (c) Aldous Huxley. Very open minded person, viewing and sharing my travel experiences through my point of view. I will also post of about cultures, food and so must visit places where someone should really visit!! Enjoy
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Asiatika Venture |
Destination: Ocho Rios, Jamaica
Highlights: This small country is very well known for its people who are always happy. 'Yeah man' a word thats more oftenly used by Jamaicans to greet each other. Untill recently Jamaica allowed people to publicly consume Marijuana. In Jamaica you can get hold of some serious good shit and people often deal in public. People are really friendly but most of them are lazy and high most of the time. They've got some lovely beaches and nice landscape. Since I made a stop in Ocho Rios (8 rivers) during my Caribbean Cruise, and i was on some good dope I cant actually remember much to say about Jamaica.
Destination: Bagan, Myanmar (Burma).
Cities: Yangoon Bagan
Highlights: Myanmar also previously known as Burma is well known for their natural resourses. One of the wolf heritage sites in Myanmar is the Bagan Temples. Another interesting site is the Mandaley lake where you can see the peddling boats.
Getting there: There are many connecting flights to the capital city of Myanmar known as Yangoon. Once you get to Myanmar you can either drive to Bagan or fly by a domestic airline to the highlands and take a vehical from there.
Myanmar is very different to other countries. I felt as if Myanmar was communist but I never took the time to research. The people are really nice. Specially the females. They have special features and differeniate from neighbouring countries such as Thailand and also China.
Myanmar has a lot of natural resources, they also have a huge amount of gold reserves and the land is enourmously fertile. As you can see in the picture there are alot of temples in Bagan. On each of these temples, on the top of each pagoda gives a semi previous stone.
There is also one specific pagoda in the centre of Bagan City which is completely made of pure gold.
Weather is quite warm overal except for highlands.
Tip: dont forget to have a myanmar beer. 5% alcohol but trust me just one bottle of beer got me going on
Destination: Paris, France
Highlights: Paris very well known for its Eifel tower is also known as the city to fall in love with. Shopping; exclusive brands, historical architectural buildings, Paris by night and what not.
Places to visit:
1. Eifel Tower
2. Paris Museum
3. Arc de Tromp
4. Garde lyon
5. Moulin Rouge
6. Pont de Arts (love locks)
7. Notre Dame
Redlight zone near Moulin Rouge.
When you are in Paris you definately try out the snails and the oysters. Which is very tradtional in France. Also you can get a decent "Paeliya" (mixed seafood rice). Check out the food tab for more info. about the delicious snails in Paris.
Tip: If you are not aware, french women are more passionate and exotic simply good in bed. I do not have any personal experience but trust me this is what I've heard
Destination: Kerala, India
Highlights: Unique relaxing holiday in the backwaters
Getting here: Kerala is situated in the south of India. The nearest airports are either Cochin International or Thrivandram International airports. However flights are often cheaper to Cochin but more far distant to get to Alapphuza (backwaters) boat jetty rather than Thrivandrum. Its roughly 03 hours long drive from airport to boat jetty and is almost about 70km.
Whats the deal?: you find the most unique houseboats as seen in the picture. Very good for people who seek a realxing holiday after stressed out work or rather. You will get to eat typical south indian food for your entire trip. Will tell you more about this. Nature lovers will get to see plentyful. Early morning sounds of the birds, the rising sun on the golden paddy fileds, nice cold beer and some good company can bring out the best of realxing holiday.
Food: Rice & Curry, vaiety of vegetable curries. Each day you get to try a vegetable prepared in a different way. We were sereved fish, mutton and chicken also. For breakfast toast or either traditional meals like "Appam" or "Bambu pittu".
If you wanna come here best place to contact is Mr. A.V Babu or his lovely wife who runs thier family business for more than 20 years and have more than 5 houseboats.
Contact:
A.V Babu
Minar dé Lake Houseboats
Alappuza, Kerala
email: minardelake@yahoo.com.in
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