There is a pleasure in the pathless woods; There is a rapture on the lonely shore; There is society where none intrudes, By the deep sea,and music in its roar; I love not man the less,but Nature more...
I am back. My imagination about phuket was totally different of a place like some beaches,water sport activities,pubs and bars stuff etc etc. But it was lot more beyond that.. The day we landed, weather was clouldy and on our way to resort it was raining cats and dogs. It was so surprising to have rain on one road and no rain at the other. Also that hilly terrain was speeding up my blood flow and I can still feel the moment. This awsome combination of mountain heights and sea bed at one place was a perfect mixture of a perfect destination. Resort hospitality was commendable with both hands together and forward inclined head. After reaching Salathai resort at 11:00 AM, we decided to take rest till 1 and then with the help of one very ... read more
Tioman off the east coast of Malaysia was voted as the most beautiful island in 1970. It was in my readings for many months from the day I landed in Singapore but wasn't that lucky enough to get some consecutive holidays to explore it. Then it was in April 2009 when Mayur, Prasil, Gopi, Siva and Karuna decided to hit the world's 10th most beautiful island. One fine saturday morning we traveled across the Singapore border to Johor Bahru (JB), Malaysia. After spending the last friday night in Clark Quay and with absolutely no sleep we were out of our schedule to reach Johor Bahru Larkin station to take the first bus to Mersing. As soon as the bus doors opened at Larkin, we heard several voices yelling "Get off! Get off! Get Off!" thought it ... read more