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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Just don’t go to the office

Another hot, hellishly humid day. The morning seems a bizarre mix of smog and what-ever-nonsense that the local radio idiotic DJ can manage. Monday was good, sadly Tuesday seems twisted. Don’t ask me why, Malaysians are a funny lot. Vehicles rushing by, people driving in a crazed manner, almost as if eager to hit someone […]

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Double shot, poured over the ice cream

Affogato. Double scoop of vanilla ice cream, drowning in double shot of hot espresso. Sinful. Took a break from the traditional street black coffee, to relax away from the blazing heat. Such a treat is rare for me; smiling to myself as I remember the rich and bitter taste of affogato. 🙂 ZashnainAn avid blogger, […]

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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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Mee Curry, spicy and hot… perfect

One of my favourite Malaysian food, Mee Curry (chicken and noodles). Widely available even in the most isolated village, its best served hot with extra red chili paste. ZashnainAn avid blogger, twitterer and photojournalist, Zashnain Zainal suffers from an incurable addiction to social work, helping marginalised communities since 1989. Nowadays he travels from the plantations […]

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A bowl of spicy, hot soup

Quite hungry, stomach rumbling, I wouldn’t mind having a bowl of hot soup. Oh hell, I would not mind the whole pot, with the fish, crab meat, chili, mushrooms and all. ZashnainAn avid blogger, twitterer and photojournalist, Zashnain Zainal suffers from an incurable addiction to social work, helping marginalised communities since 1989. Nowadays he travels […]

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