If the bus ride from PingXiang to Zhuhai was a transportation nightmare in my Vietnam-China-Hong Kong-Macao trip, then the journey from Huay Xai to Luang Prabang in Laos was a worse nightmare. After relaxing in Pai, I decided it’s time to continue my journey to Laos. To cross over to Laos from Thailand, first I have to go to Chiang Khong. The only option I...

Of all the 7 places I have stopped by during the journey, Pai is the place that I truly relaxed. The funny thing is I never heard about Pai before let alone included it in my initial travel plan. It was recommended by a fellow traveler I met in Siem Reap. Getting opinion of a place from other traveler is better than relying on a guide book. A town with such a funny...

I received a shocking news on yesterday; my friend’s sister was killed in a road accident. She fell down from her motorbike before a bus ran over her and crushed her head. She died on the spot. Even though, death is inevitable but no one should die in this horrible way. The worse thing is she was only 19 years old; at the age when life is full of hope. It was...

Day 5 was Chinese New Year eve. Normally, I would spend my time shopping for new cloths back at home before go back for reunion dinner with my family. Yes, I’m a last minute shopper. However, this year I was not at home. I was at Chiang Mai. After arriving from Bangkok via train, I headed straight to old city of Chiang Mai by red sawngthaew (bigger version of...

Since this is the season for love, let me share a topic that I have been avoiding most of the time; love. You see, I have not involve in any serious relationship for quite some time now. Most people thought that I am choosy or even worse a gay. Firstly, I am definitely NOT gay and secondly, I am still waiting to meet the right girl. I cannot simply pick one for the...