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  • A Walk Back To Memory Lane

    The following morning, I woke up to the sound of my alarm clock, it was 5.00 a.m. Others in the dorm were still fast asleep and one of them was snoring loudly. The rain had stopped and breakfast would only be served from 7.00 a.m. I decided to go for a short walk over the…

    Nana Ismail

    October 11, 2013
    UK
    Great North Hancock Museum, Grey Street, Millenium Bridge, Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland Street, Quayside, Tyne Bridge, University of Newcastle
  • I Bleed Black & White

    I arrived in Newcastle around 5:00 a.m. an hour earlier than expected. The driver must be driving so fast. I wished I could have another hour of sleep. There wasn’t much I could do as it was raining heavily and there was no taxi insight. At least 10 passengers including myself waited for the rain…

    Nana Ismail

    September 18, 2013
    UK
    Newcastle upon Tyne, NUFC Shop, SJP, St James Park
  • Taking The Journey “Home”

    Having postponed the intended 5 months trip across the world due to work commitments, I do have a couple of weeks to spare for a shorter trip. Initially I couldn’t make my mind where to go. I have a long list of “places to go before I die” and eventually I settled for taking the…

    Nana Ismail

    August 26, 2013
    UK
    House of Parliament, Tower Bridge, Tower of London, Victoria Station
  • An Insight of My Home Town ~ Historic Malacca

    Finally I have completed my 2nd photobook. This time it’s not those far away escapade but closer to home about my home town, the historic city of Malacca. You may have a sneak of the photobook in pdf version here My Hometown Malacca – Part 1

    Nana Ismail

    August 6, 2013
    Malaysia
    heritage trail, Jonker Walk, Kg. Morten, Melaka
  • Planning and budgeting for a trip to Italy

    Many people asked me how did I plan for the trip to Italy in 2010 and how much it costs. Firstly, for those who know me and those that are familiar with my blog would have probably realised that I fall into the group of independent budget traveler. Therefore I make my own travel arrangement…

    Nana Ismail

    August 6, 2013
    Italy, Travel tips
    Budget Travel, Italy travel tips, Planning
  • Thaipusam ~ A Walk of Faith

    Thaipusam ~ A Walk of Faith

    Thaipusam is a spectacular Hindu festival celebrated each year, beginning on the night of a full moon in the auspicious 10th Tamil month of Thai when the star of well-being, Pusam, rises over the eastern horizon which normally falls in January or February on the Western Calendar. It is mostly observed by the Tamil community…

    Nana Ismail

    January 29, 2013
    Malaysia
    Batu Caves, Festivals, Hinduism, kavadi, Kuala Lumpur, Thaipusam
  • Going down undahh Part 2 ~ Koala and Kangaroos

    22nd April 2012 – It was already 9 a.m. when we woke up. It was bright and sunny outside and the weather is forecasted to be good all day. An outdoor activity – a trip to Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary would be just perfect. We skipped breakfast and head to the city to catch the bus to the…

    Nana Ismail

    January 15, 2013
    Australia
    Brisbane, kangaroos, koalas, Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary
  • Italian Escapade 2010

    I have just completed my first photobook of our great trip to Italy in 2010 covering the main attractions in Rome, Pisa, San Gimignano, Florence, Venice and Lake Garda. Please click on the link Italian Escapade 2010 and hope you enjoy browsing the pdf version. I would like to work on other photobook soon, so…

    Nana Ismail

    January 2, 2013
    Italy
    Florence, Italy, Lake Garda, Malcesine, Mt. Baldo, Pisa, Rome, San Gimignano, Venice
  • A bird’s paradise in Kuala Lumpur

    Located in the serene and scenic Kuala Lumpur Lake Gardens, KL Bird Park is only 10 minutes drive away from the city centre of Kuala Lumpur. It  claimed to be the home to more than 3,000 birds of approximately 200 species of local and foreign birds. One of its most extraordinary feature is that birds are let free in the aviary which closely…

    Nana Ismail

    August 28, 2012
    Malaysia
    birds, KL Bird Park, Kuala Lumpur, nature, travel
  • Dance of the peacock…

    Peacocks are large, colorful pheasants known for their long tails. The blue peacock originates from India and Sri Lanka, while the green peacock is found mainly in Southeast Asia. Their tail feathers spread out  in a distinctive train, arched into a magnificent fan that reaches across the bird’s back boasting colorful “eye” markings of blue, gold, red, and other hues. This act is used in…

    Nana Ismail

    August 27, 2012
    Malaysia
    birds, KL Bird Park, nature, Peacock, travel
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