
I was in the papers today! Not for what you think it is.
I was quoted in the newspaper as a “travel blogger” but it wasn’t really fancy. Continue reading I was in the papers today! Not for what you think it is.
I was quoted in the newspaper as a “travel blogger” but it wasn’t really fancy. Continue reading I was in the papers today! Not for what you think it is.
Prompt #4: What is your favorite method of overland travel and why? I didn’t mind bus travelling a lot but after being violently car sick in Peru, I’ve decided that my favorite overland travel is by train. With train travel you get to: skip traffic jam go at a slow pace with not as much sudden turns (so you won’t get motion sickness) see cute … Continue reading I love train travel and you should too: Day 4 of #indie30
Take the choo choo to Machu Pichuuu. Continue reading Train from Ollantaytambo to Machu Picchu [YQrtw Day 107 Jul 25]
A look at what happened on Day 1 of my RTW: A long train ride. Continue reading Sri Lanka: Colombo-Anuradhapura train ride [YQrtw Day 1 Apr 8]
Finally a FAQ for train travel between Malaysia and Singapore. Continue reading FAQ Tips on taking train from Singapore to Malaysia
I’m finally going to finish my Visit Malaysia project. Last stops: Pahang and Terengganu. Continue reading Heading to Malaysia’s East Coast
Trains are the new planes.
–@t_phuck
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I had the chance to take the overnight Malaysia train on Feb. 10 from Johor to Kuala Lumpur to meet my friend who was visiting from Ho Chi Minh.
As it was my first Malaysian night train, I was excited even when buying the tickets. The train that I will be taking was called Senandung Sutera. Singapore’s Prime Minister’s Office translated it as Silken Serenade which I took to mean the train would emit a low hum while on the tracks.
I’m not a train romantic but since it was my first overnight train in Malaysia, my imagination run wild.
I imagined that I would leave for my train with a small hand carry and a gorgeous vintage travel dress (much like Nellie Bly’s round-the-world outfit).
On the train, I would sleep like a baby as the train gently rocks me. In the morning, I would wake up fresh from the night’s sleep. I would then alight the train with light steps and in my hand, I carry the small lady-like hand luggage.
In my gorgeous vintage travel dress, I would step out on the platform while the wind blows and tousles my hair. Something like what these ladies are doing.
Of course, things never quite work out the way I want it to. For one, I have two luggages–a backpack and a gaudy Lesportsac sling bag. Then, I have unflattering glasses and messy hair. My only consolation is that I do have a nice sundress. Good enough, I suppose.
I was introduced to Paul Theroux’s by a travel writer on Twitter. The tweet wasn’t directed at me and I’m not even too sure who it was.
The tweet made Paul Theroux sound like The Best Travel Writer in the World™. I then decided to check out The Great Railway Bazaar from the library.
Synopsis: Writer takes train after train after train from London all the way to Japan (with some flights in between), passing by Europe, the Middle East, India, Southeast Asia and back through Russia.
Continue reading “Read: The Great Railway Bazaar”
For those who have been wondering how to take the old rail train from Singapore to Malaysia, here are some money saving tips that you can use to save on the train trip from Singapore to Malaysia. My guide will focus on buying tickets online. Continue reading Tips on taking train from Singapore to Malaysia
I’ve bought a return trip ticket to KL for the Feb 11 weekend. This will be my first time taking the overnight train in Malaysia.
I named the trip the “KL light bulb trip” because I’m joining N and her boyfriend (whom I’ve not met) who are both coming in from overseas. “Light bulb” in colloquial Chinese means a third person among a couple. (Coincidentally, my first overnight train trip in China was with N.)