Monthly Archives: February 2012

Nepalese Roti

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It’s amazing how many things can be called “roti”. One of the most interesting rotis I’ve ever had is this Nepalese roti. It looks like a donut, but the texture is quite similar to our ham chin pang, but it’s …

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Scooting Off

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SINGAPORE – Scoot, the budget wing of Singapore Airlines, plans to fly to at least five cities by the end of the year as the group adds low-cost long-haul services to compete with Jetstar and AirAsia X. Scoot intends to …

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The Knapsack Philosophy

Pretty well summed up in this song by Andy Lau. 如果有一天 汽車與飛機轉眼再不足夠 別害怕 你擁有的 天賦的 一對雙腳 伴你可漫遊 如果有一天 你屋裡傢俬一旦再不擁有 別害怕 那溫暖的 家裡的 成員歡笑 伴你於床頭 心樂透 *人的快樂 在乎學曉等候  命裡不歸於你 你便毅然地放開手  越抱著只會越嬲 知足一世你便富有 #人善天不欺 簡單一個道理 怎麼(竟)不看透  任君多美麗富裕 在最後平頭 每種因果是有天修  人善天不欺 你懂得以後 掌握心中節奏  只要食得落 睡得好 天天裡笑得開口 便(就)已足夠

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Bad Air

BANGKOK: — Five northern provinces are currently experiencing unsafe levels of minute dust particles in the atmosphere, according to the Pollution Control Department (PCD). The particles referred to by the department are PM10 (particulate matter 10 micrometres) or smaller. Lampang …

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Bangkok Bombed!

Two explosions happened in Sukhumvit Soi 71 or Phrakanong, the first one damaging a taxi at Soi Pridi Bhanomyong 31 and injuring the driver and three other people while the second one exploded in front of the Kasem Pittaya School …

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Packing Your Sleeping Bag

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Buying Tea In Kathmandu 2

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Kawapani tea tastes like Chinese tea tie guan yin 铁观音. More information on Kawapani tea over here. Those who like Chinese tea will find this tea incredibly fragrant.

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Buying Tea In Kathmandu 1

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It’s a pity I haven’t heard about Guranse tea on my previous visits to Nepal. It it has strong aroma, strong colour and tastes very good. What’s more, it’s an organic tea. I don’t know how reliable it is, but …

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Back From Gosainkund Winter Trek

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I’m back from Nepal. Uploading of videos and pictures have taken a lot of time due to the large files and frequent disconnections. Meanwhile, enjoy my trip report.

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Dhal Baat For You?

Most of us won’t have a good appetite while trekking. But not the locals. They just love their dhal baat.

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