Off On A Tangent (Side Stories On The Road)

September 11, 2010 by  
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Off On A Tangent (Side Stories On The Road)

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Koh Lanta

It was my first night as an independent traveller. I had made it to Penang, proud of myself for figuring out the logistics of getting there from KL…and getting there cheaply. I searched the streets of Penang for a hostel mentioned in the Lonely Planet and booked myself in. All in all a good day. Did some exploring during the day and then returned to my room to settle in for the night. It was midnight, I was still reading a great novel I had picked up at the airport Street Lawyer I believe it was or some other Grisham novel about lawyers anyhow I was heavily into it when I noticed a little orange coloured bug scurry across the page. I flicked it away and thought nothing of it.

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Long Ride Home to Kuala Lumpur.

September 11, 2010 by  
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Long Ride Home to Kuala Lumpur.

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Room with a view.

I should point out here that I refer to Kuala Lumpur as home. That is not to scare anyone into thinking I’m staying but more reflects how comfortable Norm and Lory have made me feel here. I know the trip would not be the same without their kind hospitality and I will fondly remember my many days in KL…especially The Neil Diamond tape that always seems to get played in their little Proton(Malaysian car). Me listening and really enjoying Neil Diamond…who’d a thought? Anyways, I am humbled by their generosity and at odds as to how I could ‘return their investment’ in me. I guess for starters I could try to keep my room a little neater . J

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From Singapore and Malaysia

June 23, 2009 by  
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Direct Links To Krabi

Welcome Singaporeans, Malaysians and other visitors coming up from Singapore or Kuala Lumpur.

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300px-airasia_planeFrom 25th October 2009, Tiger Airways will resume direct flights between Singapore and Krabi four times a week. If you are planning a trip down to Krabi, you can start to book your flight tickets online. More details  at http://www.tigerairways.com. Tiger Airways also flies to Bangkok and Phuket from Changi Airport where you can get connecting flights down to Krabi.

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