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Making Wishes at Shifen Old Street
It was raining again. We made our way to Shifen Old Street (十分老街) for some street snacks and sky lanterns. With the rail tracks built in between the rows of shops, we had to jump out of the way when we heard the train coming. It was quite a sight to see people leaping from the tracks to safety together!
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Magic Island: Just Jump!
My heart was pounding in my chest. I looked down at the crystal clear waters and tried to calm myself. "Jump! Jump! Jump!" a chant started up around me. Oh god... I turned around to look at the group of spectators edging me on and gave a weak smile.
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Chiang Mai in 54 Photos
It was rainy when we arrived in Chiang Mai last July, what with the wet season having just begun. Thank goodness DT could drive and we rented a car for the entire 5-day trip so we didn't get very wet!
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Quad Bike Adventure in Siem Reap
"You need solid shoes, long pants, and most important(ly), do not forget to bring an adventurous spirit!" This was the advice written on the brochure. We might have forgotten the first two items, but we sure brought enough of the third! After a short tuk-tuk ride from Golden Temple Hotel where we were staying at, we reached the small compound of Quad Adventure Cambodia full of anticipation.
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Dinner on the Sea (Kelong)
What's big, can hold many people up but doesn't sink into the sea? A kelong! A platform built mainly with wood, kelongs are primarily used for fishing purposes but can be used as housing too. They hover above the sea and are anchored by wooden piles driven into the seabed.
