Continue reading Stories from South Africa, May 2013 Author: naim Date: 15 Jun 2013 Filed under: South Africa

Stories from South Africa, May 2013

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Continue reading Cape Town to Cape Point via Chapman’s Peak Author: naim Date: 15 Jun 2013 Filed under: South Africa

Cape Town to Cape Point via Chapman’s Peak

A pleasant, leisurely morning drive from Cape Town to Cape Point, via the very scenic Chapman’s Peak Drive, a distance of 75km. Along the Atlantic Ocean, definitely one of the best coastal drives in the world. May 2013.

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Continue reading Brilliant Bo-Kaap of Cape Town Author: naim Date: 12 Jun 2013 Filed under: South Africa

Brilliant Bo-Kaap of Cape Town

We take an early morning flight out of Johannesburg to arrive in foggy Cape Town. Once downtown, we promptly stroll to Bo-Kaap, the famed old Cape Malay Quarter where original brightly-painted houses line the narrow cobblestone streets. Spectacular indeed. May 2013.

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Continue reading Kruger Departure and Return to Johannesburg Author: naim Date: 10 Jun 2013 Filed under: South Africa

Kruger Departure and Return to Johannesburg

After an eventful three-day safari stay inside Kruger National Park, we reluctantly retrace our road-trip back to Johannesburg, where we overnight before travelling to Cape Town early the next morning.

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Continue reading Kruger Safari – a Crash of Rhinos Author: naim Date: 08 Jun 2013 Filed under: South Africa

Kruger Safari – a Crash of Rhinos

We start the safari day with a long morning bush walk, and end it with a drive for an encounter with a crash of white rhinoceros, plus a fiery sunset. May 2013.

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Continue reading Kruger Safari – a Pride of Lions, a Herd of Elephants Author: naim Date: 05 Jun 2013 Filed under: South Africa

Kruger Safari – a Pride of Lions, a Herd of Elephants

Our first ever African safari outing and are presented with a pride of lions and a herd of elephants. Not to mention a spectacular sunset in the bush to end an eventful day.

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Continue reading Our Safari Lodge in the Kruger Bush Author: naim Date: 02 Jun 2013 Filed under: South Africa

Our Safari Lodge in the Kruger Bush

We spend two nights at this interesting safari lodge in the bush of Klaserie Nature Reserve of Kruger National Park. A very pleasant and memorable experience indeed! (May 2013)

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Continue reading Johannesburg to Kruger National Park by Road Author: naim Date: 31 May 2013 Filed under: South Africa

Johannesburg to Kruger National Park by Road

We travel by road from Johannesburg to Kruger National Park — a distance of 500km which took us 6 hours, through interesting and scenic South African countryside.

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Continue reading Johannesburg Arrival and Nelson Mandela Author: naim Date: 29 May 2013 Filed under: South Africa

Johannesburg Arrival and Nelson Mandela

A long journey to Johannesburg, South Africa, from our Kuala Lumpur home, plus a quick tour of Jo’burg before the day ends. May 2013.

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Continue reading Leopards in Kruger National Park, South Africa Author: naim Date: 28 May 2013 Filed under: South Africa

Leopards in Kruger National Park, South Africa

The excitement of tracking and spotting three beautiful leopards in Klaserie Reserve of the famed Kruger National Park in South Africa — a memorable event since only 10% of all visitors get to enjoy this marvellous game experience. May 2013.

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Continue reading Ankara to Sanliurfa (Urfa) Author: naim Date: 17 Apr 2013 Filed under: Turkey

Ankara to Sanliurfa (Urfa)

After the Anatolian museum visit, we explore Ulus, the old quarter of Ankara, before heading for Esenboga Airport for the flight to Sanliurfa (Urfa). In Urfa we have our first taste of the famous Urfa kebab before retiring. February 2013.

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Continue reading MENU Author: naim Date: 08 Apr 2013 Filed under: Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brunei, Cambodia, Canada, China, Denmark, East Germany, England, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Ghana, Gibraltar, HongKong, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Kuwait, Laos, Latvia, Lebanon, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, Netherlands, New Zealand, Northern Ireland, Norway, Philippines, Poland, Qatar, Republic of Ireland, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Scotland, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, UAE, USA, Vietnam, Wales, West Germany

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Continue reading My Canada Entries Author: naim Date: 08 Apr 2013 Filed under: Canada

My Canada Entries

I have written five instalments on my journey to Canada in June, 2011 — including a memorable 6,000km drive from Hamilton, Ontario, to Sydney, Nova Scotia, and back. All are consolidated here for easy reading.

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Continue reading Ancient Anatolian History Lesson in Ankara Author: naim Date: 04 Apr 2013 Filed under: Turkey

Ancient Anatolian History Lesson in Ankara

In Ankara, the capital city of modern Turkey, we spend the morning exploring the priceless exhibits at the world-famous Museum of Anatolian Civilisations. These exhibits date back from more than 4,000 years ago. Living ancient history at its best! February 2013.

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Continue reading Breathtaking Cappadocia (Part 3) Author: naim Date: 02 Apr 2013 Filed under: Turkey

Breathtaking Cappadocia (Part 3)

Continuing with Day 2 in Cappadocia, we see some amazing pottery in Avanos, and even more amazing natural formations in the Monks Valley. We end the day with a long bus ride to Ankara, the capital of Turkey. February 2013.

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Continue reading Nova Scotia or New Scotland Author: naim Date: 01 Apr 2013 Filed under: Canada

Nova Scotia or New Scotland

After doing the Prince Edward Island circuit, we overnight in New Brunswick before crossing the border into Nova Scotia, the only colony named in Latin (New Scotland) by James I of England (also known as James VI of Scotland) in 1621. By the way, the land was claimed by John Cabot of Genoa in 1497, when he was under the commission of Henry VII of England. 09-10 June 2011.

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Continue reading Atlantic Canada – Prince Edward Island Author: naim Date: 01 Apr 2013 Filed under: Canada

Atlantic Canada – Prince Edward Island

We continue with our Canada series, and this time we explore beautiful pastoral Prince Edward Island. It’s the smallest province in Canada in terms of both size and population, and one of the three Atlantic maritime provinces — the other two being Nova Scotia and Newfoundland & Labrador. In 1873 PEI gained independence from England and joined the Confederation (of Canada), although the United States tried to entice it to join them. PEI claims to be the ‘Birthplace of Confederation’. 08 June 2011.

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Continue reading Kuala Lumpur to Kuching with Malindo Air Author: naim Date: 24 Mar 2013 Filed under: Malaysia

Kuala Lumpur to Kuching with Malindo Air

Malindo Air is Malaysia’s newest airline with the tagline ‘Not Just Low Cost’. It seems to be positioning itself between full-service carrier Malaysia Airlines, and low-cost carrier AirAsia. To experience what this means, I got myself a promotional ticket of RM38 for one-way flight Kuala Lumpur KUL to Kuching KCH, whose service starts today. 23 March 2013.

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Continue reading Breathtaking Cappadocia (Part 2) Author: naim Date: 21 Mar 2013 Filed under: Turkey

Breathtaking Cappadocia (Part 2)

Second day in Cappadocia and we get to see how a cave hotel room is made, plus a memorable visit to the ancient Eastern Orthodox churches of Goreme, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. February 2013.

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Continue reading Breathtaking Cappadocia (Part 1) Author: naim Date: 20 Mar 2013 Filed under: Turkey

Breathtaking Cappadocia (Part 1)

We have heard so much of this magical place called Cappadocia in central Anatolian Turkey — some say one of the top 5 places to see before you die or something. And indeed, Cappadocia doesn’t disappoint. February 2013.

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