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10th November 2007

Margareta
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Victory, sweet victory!
Hava a really long good night's sleep!
From Blog: Reporting live from the frontline
2nd November 2007

grantcorp
Johan

Thank you for the advice!
Your information is most welcome, as I don't like to spread false information around! :) Yes, the trip to Jambi really was a short one, I think sometime in the future I need to come back and take it slowly. I really liked the little villages lining the road to Muara Jambi. Houses on stilts, small mosques, everything seemed so calm.
From Blog: Mission to Jambi
2nd November 2007

Fika
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my small city
I am glad that you made it to Muara Jambi Temple. There's less tourist attraction here in Jambi. There's much things to see outside Jambi, too bad you have not much time to spent here. But lucky, you see the oldest Sriwijaya temple already. They do made a yearly festival at Muara Jambi Temple, i think it's good to attract tourist to come to Jambi. Btw, i think what you call "City hall" is the Governor Office and next to the Governor office is the house of representative for Jambi and the food, "jawa noodle" is actually "soto" yes its right, its from Java (some other province have similiar foods). I live near the Governor office. Hope you could really visit Jambi next time. Cheers !
From Blog: Mission to Jambi
15th October 2007

globalnomads
Cynthia Williams

Great read
Enjoyed reading your travelogue---very well written. Almost made me feel like I was there.
From Blog: A dream comes true
9th July 2007

Michelle
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Travel guide?
I really enjoyed your post. I'm planning to go to Bhutan soon and hoping you may be able to recommend your tour guide to us. I only have 6 days. Any special places that I must go and should not miss? Thanks! Michelle
From Blog: Finally underway!
2nd July 2007

Yuki Jen
Yuki-Jennifer A.A Kurumi

HK's metamorphosis
I haven't visited HK since the late 90s, and although i remember my trips quite well, it looks like the city's burst into a grand metropolis! Amazing photos, interesting recount, thanks for your informative blog!
From Blog: Sometimes he walks the street as an ordinary man, he is Mr. Walker
29th May 2007

grantcorp
Johan

Cookies...
They're right there in paragraph two. Unfortunately I don't have any photographs of this event and I haven't really found much information about it on the net either. You may wish to google further on the topic of the birthday of the 12th Imam, Muhammad al-Mahdi.
From Blog: Blue domes and weird cookies
29th May 2007

garfunkle
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cookies?
where are these so called cookies i was promised?
From Blog: Blue domes and weird cookies
8th May 2007

Anna
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Beautiful
Thank you for sharing your wonderful photographs and giving us the opportunity to see such a beautiful place.
From Blog: The Age of Empires
5th May 2007

ange
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wow
wow..i am from kuala tungkal, jambi. well you should go there and see how the bird nest market there that is growing rapidly. oo there are many plantations as well
From Blog: Mission to Jambi
28th April 2007

Eric from Beijing
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Congratulations for your blog
I plan to travel to Buthan from Kathmandu or Lhassa… Would you mind to explain which is the best way to enter into the country? Thanks heri1983@hotmail.com
From Blog: Meeting the warrior kings
20th January 2007

grantcorp
Johan

You can use the contact button to send me an email...
...and I can help you get in touch with the travel agent I use, Sogda Tours in CAMAPKAHD. I have a very good friend there, she will able to offer you very good service. Mr. PYCTAM is a driver for the Aral Sea Fund in Moynaq and speaks no English but he's a nice guy for sure! ;)
From Blog: Look ma, it is raining!
19th January 2007

Maggie Conrad
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A guide who speaks English needed
Looks as if you found a good driver/guide with Rustram? How can I get in touch with him? I am on my way to Uzbekistan in April. Looking forward to it as it is a buying trip.
From Blog: Look ma, it is raining!
3rd January 2007

karma chodon
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druk Thongdrel Adventures
mr. john, The journal was nice and inspiring for all the tour operators like us to strive for better facelities, to those individuals wishing to come to Bhutan.
From Blog: Enter The Dragon: Redux
4th December 2006

Kay
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everything's great.. except...
The bathroom >_< scary...
From Blog: Bring on the dzongs!
22nd November 2006

charity
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very accurate description
Hello Johan -- I just returned from Uzbekistan this weekend. I am very impressed by your blog --- you really bring the feeling of Khiva alive!! Happy Travels!! Charity
From Blog: Ichon Qala, the old city of Khiva
12th November 2006

Nessa
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funny cable!
Hey Mr. Rehn....it's really a funny cable cart...i really feel challenge to experience it!!!! It looks great and makes great heartbeats!!!
From Blog: [x] sign here
4th November 2006

Moster Yster
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Oh man !!!
You´re really a brave man entering Bhutan without the proper documents ! I´m anxious to read about the rest of your journey !
From Blog: Finally underway!
17th August 2006

grantcorp
Johan

Stay tuned for part 2!
Hi Tshering, glad you enjoyed it. I've been longing to go back to Bhutan ever since I came back home, and I am now in the last phase of making a new attempt this autumn, and it will be outrageous! :)
From Blog: The eight manifestations of Guru Rinpoche and other stories I cannot remember
17th August 2006

Tshering Choden
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Interesting Read and photo captions!
hey...I am from Bhutan but currently I am studying in Canada and it was really fun to read your blog entry. I really enjoyed reading about your experience in my country especially the photos and the captions. Good job and hope u get to go there again! tAke cAre. -Peace
From Blog: The eight manifestations of Guru Rinpoche and other stories I cannot remember
4th July 2006

Vivi
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Hi grantcorp
what a nice report.... i'm glad you liked your trip to Jambi i'm from Jambi by the way... :)
From Blog: Mission to Jambi
15th June 2006

Jen
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Watch out...
Hey guys. Looks like you're having a ton of fun. But as I am sitting at my pc, researching for my presentation exam on the Aral Sea next monday, it kinda got me worried. Dunno if you would still think the shoreline looks inviting if you knew what is in all that sand, mud and salt - never mind the water. I can tell you, there are more than enough reasons for the missing fish in that sea. But eh, enjoy your stay! Have a blast - just don't swim too much... Thanks for the pics, they're great! Jen
From Blog: The Mighty Aral Sea
8th June 2006

steve.r
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nice one
From Blog: Fist fight in the parking lot?
8th May 2006

Rustam Rizalman Ghazalli
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My name is Rustam
www.lbb.com.my and www.doiko.com my webs
From Blog: Look ma, it is raining!
17th April 2006

Carl Kirk
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Short and Sweet
Quality shots and good narrative. Could use a lot more. Think in terms of those of us who plan to be there soon. Name of the restaurant and such. We plan to be there in July. Trying to collect personal experiences to avoid problems and enjoy the success of others. We also plan to visit Palembang and Medan. Thanks and Cheers, Anneke and Carl
From Blog: Meeting Lururaruacu

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Meh... readers beware. I originally started this log to keep my mother up to date during a longer trip, but I quickly realized I wasn't about to waste my precious time off by sitting in some shady Internet café updating a blog nobody will read anyway. Nowadays it is more of a personal nostalgia and ego thing, but by all means, feel free to enjoy the speculations and hybris which will no doubt get reality checked soon enough. I will add older travel logs as time permits.... full info
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