La Geneve - comme c'est belle Europe » Switzerland » Geneva By Asha June 22nd 2007 Asha PatelA wonderful experience of fine food and fine company. As beautiful as it was, there is no place like home. [View Full Entry]

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they say a picture speaks a thousand words... [View Full Entry]

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...The final leg of my tour is accompanied by an amalgamation of indiscernible emotions. I sat with a larger than life frown in Hong Kong International Airport as the tourism official ploughed on with her inquisition despite my obvious disinterest. Truth be told, I suppose I was glad for the distraction for I was more than reluctant to be leaving people and a country that had hosted me so well. Yes, Nick you can take that as a personal compliment! I flew, Hong Kong to Singapore, having no time to exploit the free internet and other services at Changi Airport before [View Full Entry]

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...I have found that wisdom lies in allowing Life to take you whichever way She will, without resisting, nor attempting to change her course. To attempt to direct something which you in fact have no control over is akin to a fish, swimming upstream; it is exhausting and extremely frustrating. By allowing myself to throw my hands in the air and just watch Life, happen.... I'm having an extraordinary time watching my own life unfold. I hope you have a great time reading it, with equal amusement... enjoy. JFDI. Right Nick?!! [View Full Entry]

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Yep, went to Macau. But... too tired to tell you about it today. Besides, I'm still suffering from 'blog-lag'. [View Full Entry]

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My crossing back into Thailand was evidential that geographical proximity bears no neccesary reference to cultual similarities, as the shock I received, was apparent: -- Border crossing: Huay Xai Laos to Chiang Khong Thailand -- In the morning, we stamped out of Huay Xai and went across the river to Chiang Khong; the border on the Thai side. The friendly immigration official on the other side stamped our re-entry visas and arranged for two motorbikes to carry us free of charge to the bus station. The buses were all full and so we purchased tickets on the local bus to Chiang [View Full Entry]

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Hi guys - lack of updates: have been travelling through rural southern villages where electricity, water and telephones are a luxury, let alone internet. For now, feast on this: "Sawadee". "Sawadee". We responded to the huge friendly smile characteristic of this region. It turns out that he is Laotian, and an epitomy of everything that is rumoured about Laotian people. Warm, friendly, highly-loveable and so laid back he'd almost fall over. Traversing and experiencing such beautiful people, one is a far cry from the familiarity of fear and unrest of the West, that it is difficult to believe [View Full Entry]

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-- MALAYSIA TO THAILAND: KO PHA NGAN -- ...The night air was thick and humid. But at least it was quiet. As my tired head held up no longer, it banged against the window pane on the bumpy ride to the border. I woke to a surreal scene of thick fog as we stopped for food. With a parched mouth following my 4am munch of a melted chocolate bar, I bought some veg filled pao and crawled back into the bus for sleep... ...the border crossing was smooth and painless and I couldn't help but smile at yet another new [View Full Entry]

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-- KUALA LUMPUR -- ...Finally embarking on the adventure that for so long had seemed like a distant dream, I failed to put pen to paper as I tried to describe the melange of thoughts and emotions running too fast for my mind to translate... ...My solo travel through Asia: first stop - Malaysia. This conjures images of an exotic land, rich in culture and beauty. Driving up the west coast to Kuala Lumpur, such preconceptions do not appear fallacious. Irritated and uncomfortable in the bus, I am nonetheless impressed by the surrounding landscapes of emerald green palm trees and [View Full Entry]

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With the great collage photos courtesy of Michelle, all that is to be said about my week in Singapore is: thank you to one of my most lurvely friends Mich, who has been a great host, and made my week in Singapore a truely memorable one (though it must be said, your accountability for having gained me an extra few pounds is not something to be proud of)! Memorable moments: Dancing the night, and the morning away at the Butter Factory (and the recuperations required thereafter)!, shopping in China town. And eating. Lots of eating! Memorable phrase: "Are you kidding me?!" [View Full Entry]

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