Riding the North Borneo Railway
This was a train where time stood still. Not figuratively speaking, but literally. Jual, the Head Steward on the North Borneo Railway, was going from carriage to carriage. “Ladies and gentlemen, we are not...
Author: Anis
This week’s photo- Muir Woods, CA
Let’s just say that I’m not very tall, so I’m used to looking up! These are giant redwood trees in Muir Woods, taken from below. Named after Scottish-born American environmentalist John Muir, this was one...
The Syr Darya River, Kazakhstan
It was a chilly day in October in Baikonur, Kazakhstan when I took this photo. This is the Syr Darya, known as the Jaxartes in ancient times. It’s also the sister river of the...
This week’s photo- Night market, Laos
I love night markets! Night markets are perfect for getting souvenirs and stuff for the folks back home, it’s...
Getting rid of first-time travel jitters
I remember the first time I travelled alone- I was scared, excited, nervous, convinced that I would be getting into trouble but absolutely sure that it was something I had to do, no matter...
Tips for a great road trip
I’m a great fan of solo travel but I also enjoy travelling with friends. Looking for travel mates for short, one-week breaks shouldn’t be too difficult but if you’re talking about road trips or...
This week’s photo- Abba poster, Frankfurt
I had a 10-hour layover in Frankfurt a few years back so I decided to leave the airport and take a walk (and a bus) into town for the heck of it. Not quite...
Not so impulsive after all
Whenever I tell my friends and family that I’m planning another solo trip, they always react as though it’s the most impulsive thing to do. I imagine that this is the scenario in their...
This week’s photo- Cappadocia, Turkey
Taken on a hike in Rose Valley, Cappadocia. A hot air balloon ride would’ve been great, but there were strong winds that day, so all flights had to be cancelled. The hike was still...
Chat-up lines in 15 languages
Yes, there really is a way for you to learn chat-up lines and other “raunchy phrases” in more than 15 languages: This is a really funny book which I bought for a good laugh. The book...
