The hordes of tourists missing from Silom

Silom, even with the floods in Bangkok November 2011, was busy, bustling with random activities. A few nights ago, Silom was almost barren, a handful of wide-eyed tourists wandering about, confused by the sight of the many street vendors and the night club operators. Silom, its not even my favourite place in Bangkok, and yet […]

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Escaping the misery. I remind myself of those living in hardship.

This time, my visit to Bangkok seems dazed. I can’t seem to control my emotions, there are too many things running in my mind. However the sight of friends and the slums remind me of my sanity, I cannot abandon the sensations of my travel. I pushed aside the daze, and focus on what is […]

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Bangkok, in the midst of a slowdown.

Bangkok, this time around it wasn’t what I had expected. Tourism in the metropolis appeared to be slow, not that I wanted to see a horde of tourists walking by, but it has a negative impact on the economically-tight street vendors. More homeless people on the streets and poverty seems visibly rampant. ZashnainAn avid blogger, […]

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When in Malaysia, please don’t do the Malaysian way!

When a vehicle breaks down, the anxious driver would usually break a branch off a small tree and unceremoniously shove the stick behind his vehicle. When there are potholes on the road (which is quite common), people would shove a branch in it. Seems Malaysians love branches or this insanity of destroying trees. Why would […]

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On a suffocating day like this, what I need is…

I don’t mind the heat, but I dislike the intense humidity. Almost a choking sensation in this part of the world. I saw the van, a while-coloured vehicle under the shade and partially surrounded by sad-looking trees. The man who operated the mobile food stall was selling cendol, a local delicacy suitable for a damning […]

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I found myself staring at the notorious cement-jungle city

After a long absence from some parts of Kuala Lumpur, I made an eager visit. For a couple of night, despite the horrible pollution, I found myself staring at the notorious cement-jungle city. Public transportation in the city is too expensive, especially the taxi AND if you’re a tourist. However besides the train/LRT – which […]

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I feel at peace within this spot of enlightenment

Thoughts of a tree, flanked by an infinity pool and the cement forest of Bangkok. Despite the congestion and pollution, the tree provides an opportunity for me to dabble in the void of tranquillity. I feel at peace within this spot of enlightenment. ZashnainAn avid blogger, twitterer and photojournalist, Zashnain Zainal suffers from an incurable […]

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