JOURNEYS OF SELF-DISCOVERY

20 Responses to “JOURNEYS OF SELF-DISCOVERY”

1. muhammad rashid says:

   October 1, 2009 at 11:56

   dear naim,

   interesting travelling documentation. I’m wondering if i could join you in your next outing.

   rashid,
   batang kali
2. naim says:

   October 7, 2009 at 10:22

   Thanks Rashid, and sorry for belated reply. Just got back from exploring Luang Prabang and Vientiane in Laos. Stories to appear later.
3. jangsaytun says:

   October 8, 2009 at 06:53

   laos is my next place for travel…wait for ur coming story
4. naim says:

   October 8, 2009 at 10:43

   Thanks, but as you may have noticed, in my travels I do not necessarily visit the usual tourist traps. Instead my stories are personal observations of the particular place I spend time at, and are not really ‘tourist guides’. After all, I’m a traveler not a tourist, and yes, I go after the free stuff like watching people, window-shopping, gawking at old buildings, etc. As they say – the best things in life are free.
5. wani says:

   February 5, 2010 at 12:32

   hi mr naim,

   i m a fan of u. luv the journal n the picture u take.
6. naim says:

   February 7, 2010 at 15:19

   Thanks, wani, do return for more fresh stuff!
7. haiz says:

   May 30, 2010 at 17:06

   may i know what type of camera and lens you are using for travelling?
8. naim says:

   May 30, 2010 at 22:44

   My current rig comprises:
   - Canon 450D
   - Canon EF-S 17-55 f/2.8 IS USM Lens
   - Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Lens
   All neatly packed inside a Lowepro Slingshot 100AW. Thanks.
9. KNizam says:

   June 16, 2010 at 14:52

   i really enjoy reading your travelogue. it seems that you were travelling almost every other months. cool!
10. naim says:

    June 24, 2010 at 12:08

    Thanks, KNizam, traveling always refreshes the spirit. Hehehe!
11. mohd says:

    January 5, 2011 at 09:57

    salam mr naim,
    i admire your travel a lot. as for now, im planning a trip which is similar to your trip to the base camp of mt. everest. i dont know how in the world u manage to proceed with all d bookings n visas. i would be grateful if u can help me with my planning. actually, i have some trouble in where n how to get the bookings of the local flight in china, how to get to a tour guide to the base camp n also the visa. thx.
    cheers.
12. naim says:

    January 5, 2011 at 10:30

    Thanks, mohd!

    For those keen on Tibet, everything must be pre-arranged before arrival, that’s the Chinese govt requirement. I dealt with Tony Yin at CITS Chengdu, pls contact him for details: tony_yin@tibettravel.org – website is http://www.tibettravel.org/tibettravel/html/20063231201-1.html

    Normally you have to apply for your Chinese visa and KL/Chengdu flights first, as usual. Then in Chengdu, go see Tony to collect your Chengdu/Lhasa airtickets + permits. He should be able to arrange all this beforehand.

    All the best, and be prepared for high altitude sickness. Hehehe!
13. mohd says:

    January 11, 2011 at 09:31

    what is the best way to get yourself from krabi to phuket?
14. naim says:

    January 11, 2011 at 10:25

    hire a car. in group of 4 ppl it works out best.
15. mohd says:

    January 11, 2011 at 10:42

    i hope u dont mind if i ask a lot of questions frm u as youre definitely a pro in this field n for sure i wil enquire sumthin else soon.. btw, thx a lot for the info…
16. naim says:

    January 11, 2011 at 11:39

    No prob, for places I’ve been to, definitely will try to answer.
17. matju says:

    April 14, 2011 at 12:29

    salam mr.naim,

    I already read all your travelogue, very interesting! How can you travel almost every months? actually, what is your job? U not working with Discovery Channel, alright?
18. naim says:

    April 22, 2011 at 20:18

    Thanks, I earn enough to pay for my monthly outings, just a normal low-profile job, nothing fancy.
19. Yati says:

    May 22, 2011 at 16:11

    Salam Encik Naim,

    I stumbled upon your blog by accident while planning my NZ holiday. Needless to say i fell in love with your blog. I love the simplicity and wittiness of your narratives as well as the beautiful pictures. I’m also curious to find out how you have planned your NZ trip in 2008. I hope you wouldnt mind sharing your NZ travel plans and tips with me.
20. naim says:

    May 25, 2011 at 10:56

    Thanks for your msg, and so sorry for late reply.

    1) NZ is a very self-driveable country. If this is your plan, pls allow only 300-350km of driving per day, because you’d be doing a lot of stops: sceneries, meals, activities, etc.
    2) Plan your route well to take in your interests, and note where you want to do night stops.
    3) Do research on internet: places to stay, what to do and see, excursions, prices, etc. Plenty of info.
    4) If you have decided on number of days, try to fit itinerary in, but do not rush. Give priority to South Island — I think it’s more exciting than North Is.
    5) Use web-based trip planner like http://www.tripit.com for easy documentation.

    All the best!