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Here I am, my first travel blog site. Be VERY impressed with my new found computer skills!!!

So this is the scoop... I'm off on an adventure to SEA - to lie on the beach, learn the art of Thai massage, trek in the jungle and swim in the ocean. Wow, 3 months of pure chil-laxing! And to top it off, my friend Lindsay and I are travelling the world together (or at least for part of it)!

I hope to keep in touch with friends and familiy while I'm away using this blog. Enjoy the stories and the photos - I'll try to keep them coming as often as I can. And of course, feel free to leave fabulous comments. I'd love to hear from you!

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By Emmy Rose
March 28th 2007

Laos: Lazy Days on the River Asia » Laos » West » Vientiane

Crossing the Thai Border

My journey into Laos was definitely an experience! Duncan and I crossed the border into Laos by taking a small long tail boat across the Mekong. We stocked up on supplies (water, beer, sweets and of course a comfy pillow to sit on!) and boarded our Slow Boat that would take 2 days to arrive in Luang Prabang. Word of advise - definitely spend the money on the pillow. Sitting on a hard wooden seat is only comfortable for the first 15 minutes! The boat is super relaxing - a great way to chill out and meet other travellers. Definitely [View Full Entry]

By Emmy Rose
March 21st 2007

Chiang Mai: Cooking, Massage and Trekking Asia » Thailand » North-West Thailand » Chiang Mai

Making Curry Paste

I arrived in Chiang Mai and was delightfully greeted by a Thai family that was kind enough to take me in for about 10 days. Nice to get off the backpacker circuit and learn a true lesson in Thai culture! Sunday morning, I was ready for my first shot at Thai cooking. I booked a course through Ban Tahi Cookery School and they were fabulous! Dressed in a cute little apron and a matching headscarf, I made 5 different authentic Thai dishes (including my favourite curry!) Bonus, I got to eat them all too! I also tried my hand at [View Full Entry]

By Emmy Rose
March 10th 2007

Bangkok and Kanchanaburi Asia » Thailand » Central Thailand » Bangkok

Muay Thai Boxing Match

Linds and I arrived in Bangkok early in the morning after a long day of travelling. We took a night train from Surat Thani, which was super comfortable. I would completely recommend it! We boarded the train at 10pm, our beds were ready and I was soon sound asleep to the rhythm of the train. Woke up quite refreshed actually. Linds and I walked along the sticky Bangkok streets, eating cheap Thai food and freshly squeezed orange juice - yum! We spent much of the day around Khao San Road - the famous backpackers haven - spending way too many [View Full Entry]

By Emmy Rose
March 5th 2007

Ko Pha Ngan: Bare feet and Full Moon Parties! Asia » Thailand » South-West Thailand » Ko Pha-Ngan

Smile Bungalows

Our stay on Ko Pha Ngan has been absolutely glorious...maybe thats why we've stayed almost 2 weeks. There isn't too much adventure to talk about as my time has consisted of lying on the beach, swimming in the ocean, drinking banana shakes, and making a decent attempt at a tan. Seriously, heaven! Linds and I arrived on Bottle Beach after taking the night ferry, a taxi and then a long tail boat. Bottle Beach is a very secluded part of the island with white sand, swaying palm trees, and high mountains on either side. It is only accessible by boat. [View Full Entry]

By Emmy Rose
February 21st 2007

The Beach...but where's Leonardo? Asia » Thailand » South-West Thailand » Ko Phi Phi

Long Tail Boats on Koh Phi Phi

Arrival into Thailand on Valentine's Day...another long day taking about 10 hours to complete a 5 hour journey. At least, I'm still laughing. We left Malaysia via ferry into Satun, Thailand. Upon arrival at the pier, we were bombarded with tour operators vying for our attention and our Baht to take us to our destination. Its quite a funny scam to engage in, as all the guys who want to sell tickets work for the same agency and EVERYONE ends up on the same bus. Into Krabi by bus, we then took a Songthaew into town. This was my first experience [View Full Entry]

By Emmy Rose
February 13th 2007

Motorbike Diva!!! Asia » Malaysia » Kedah & Perlis » Pulau Langkawi

Do we look the part?

Lindsay and I left the Cameron Highlands on route to the island of Penang - this time we SPLURGED on a VIP bus. Yeah, for an extra 3RM ($1 CAD) the VIP bus was a definite worthwhile investment. Completely recommended ~ express transit, no highway stops, comfy seats that recline, adjustable air con. Nice work. We arrived on Penang (via the Penang bridge, in case you're wondering how the bus traversed the sea) by mid-afternoon. Disclaimer: the next paragraph explains one girls account of her experience on Penang - in the city of Georgetown and the beach/resort town of Batu Ferringhi. [View Full Entry]

By Emmy Rose
February 5th 2007

Paradise in the Jungle Asia » Malaysia » Pahang » Tanah Rata

BOH Tea Estate

The Cameron Highlands - high in the mountains covered in lushous jungle green. THIS is my new paradise! We left Pulau Pangkor and enjoyed another non-express bus adventure. Riding with the locals on a bus that appeared to be falling apart, people jumping on and off everywhere and anywhere along the highway, and of course, a lovely stop at a road stop cafe to use the toilet. Let me take this opportunity to tell you about the toilets in Asia - there are 2 kinds. First, the "western imitation" which includes a a normal porcelian bowl (cleaned very UNregularly) minus the [View Full Entry]

By Emmy Rose
February 2nd 2007

The Undiscovered Jewel Asia » Malaysia » Perak » Pulau Pangkor

Nipa Nipa

Monday, January 29 was the bus ride from hell, but it all had a Happy Ending! I left Melaka early in the morning, prepared for a 5 hour bus ride to the city of Lumut, where I planned to take a ferry across to Pulau Pangkor. Easy enough - by 2 or 3pm I'd be lying on the beach! Well, somehow I ended up on a bus that made a million stops along the way. Four hours later - we arrived in KL (less than half way there)!!!! The bus filled to capacity, and I, the only white person on the [View Full Entry]

By Emmy Rose
January 27th 2007

Into Malaysia - a whole different culture! Asia » Malaysia » Melaka » Melaka City

Porta de Santiago

We left Singapore and took the EXPRESS bus bound for Melaka, Malaysia. Apparently it's only a 3 hour journey... But again, it turned out to be another long travel day. We showed up to catch the "hourly" bus...only to find that "hourly" in Singapore doesn't mean "every hour". It actually means "when we choose to leave". So we chilled out for a few hours, dodging another massive rainstorm and then boarded the bus. Oddly enough, it took 5 hours to get to Melaka - maybe it has something to to with the bus randomly stopping on the side of the highway [View Full Entry]

By Emmy Rose
January 26th 2007

Singing in the Singapore Rain! Asia » Singapore

We made it!

11:30pm January 23, we hopped on the plane for the LONG journey around the world. After 21 hours, 3 meals, 2 vain attempts at a comfortable sleep and a brief stop in Taipei, Taiwan, we FINALLY landed at our destination - Singapore. After 36 hours of travel, let me tell you, we looked BEAUTIFUL and FRESH!!! Our first "day" in Singapore, we braved public transport with our backpacks and managed our way to our hostel, A Traveller's Reststop. Ha, it only took us 2 hours. Quite a cute little guesthouse with VERY friendly staff. A nap was definitely in order...well, a [View Full Entry]

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