Kuala Lumpur: So Far, So Good!

So it’s been four whole days in KL so far, and I’m glad to report that everything’s going really well. I’m safe and sound at my uncle and aunty’s place and they’re treating better than any backpacker ought to be treated! Truth be told, I don’t think I can actually say that my backpacking trip … Continue reading →

Leaving Singapore: The stormy calm before the happy storm…

It’s cold, dark, and quiet outside. The night is still, but my mind certainly isn’t. It’s racing in fact, because a little later in the morning, I’ll be leaving everything I know behind as I begin my epic journey into the great unknown. At 8am, The Trip begins. I’ll be leaving my home in Woodlands, taking … Continue reading →

Breaking The Cycle: That First Big Step….

Hello World!! It’s 2pm, a bright and breezy Saturday afternoon, and I’ve just woken up and brushed my teeth. A pot of home-made chicken curry beckons from the kitchen, but alas, the draw of the blog is stronger, and so here I am! It’s a good day, but then again, just about everyday is a … Continue reading →

In The Beginning….

…there was a messy dining table and an iPad. It’s the 19th of October, a chilly Sunday evening here in Woodlands, and I’m smiling ear to ear, having just bought six month’s worth of travel insurance. I’ve never been happier about spending 700 bucks. Buying travel insurance isn’t exactly a bagful of thrills, but for … Continue reading →