This part of the post is the TO – DO in 2011. December is going to be pretty awesome,packed and fun. For the first time, my family is visiting me here and I havecharted a TEN day Singapore (with a two day KL - Genting) trip for them. Before you pounce and comment on the lack ofstuff to do here for eight days, let me assure you – my schedule for them is pretty packed.
It is the first out-of-home long vacation for both, so I am really going to stop my nutcase antics, be responsible and act grown up with amma. But not to the absolute extent that she thinks I am ready for…you know what…
I have a strange and raising love for hearing stories and wish to travel across countries, meeting people and listening to stories. And someday, I want to learn photography so well that I can capture all my stories into pictures.
For now, I am not yet really there. One thing, I can certainly do is to blog about it. That is for 2011.
It is the first out-of-home long vacation for both, so I am really going to stop my nutcase antics, be responsible and act grown up with amma. But not to the absolute extent that she thinks I am ready for…you know what…
I have a strange and raising love for hearing stories and wish to travel across countries, meeting people and listening to stories. And someday, I want to learn photography so well that I can capture all my stories into pictures.
For now, I am not yet really there. One thing, I can certainly do is to blog about it. That is for 2011.
The plan for 2012 includes mostly SE Asia – Langkawi, Nikoi Islands, Sabah (or some partof western Malaysia), Cameron Highlands, Nepal and Kerala (mostly Cochin, or Wayanad). I would love to add Bali or Phuket, but really not too sure!
Apart from a multitude of reasons, this is why I MUST do all this in 2012 :
· It is the last year. Sincerely hope, you all know the world is ending in 2012.
· It is not exactly costing me a lot. It does cost, but thankfully affordable.
· These places are great culture/food spots. Read my low profile stories on Thirucherai and Kumbakonam.I am sure; Langkawi will be a better story. Trust me, on this!
· It is my futile hope that someone somewhere will see me moving around with a book,pen and crazy clothes and offer me a job in TLC Asia. Okay, just kidding.
· I want to be photographed in short hair. That lame, I am. I have got my first after-ten-years old short hair do now. Also, want to track the hair length in pictures :)
· Because 2011, is ending on a great note. I am at Siem Reap, Cambodia as this post goes up live.
I wrote six. Okay, I am now lazy to change the title. Sorry!
Note to the world : I do not believe in buying you back a souvenir, but yea – leave a comment if you need me to own something. And yes, if you know of a great thing I MUST do in any of these places, let me know!
Note to self: Come back and read this post, every month in 2012.
Oh wow - you do plan to get around! Do keep us updated on how much of this panned out :)
ReplyDeletePersonally, I would prefer Phuket to Bali anyday.
Have fun!
That itinerary of yours sounds awesome and yes, travel is on my to-do-list-for-2012 as well. Have loads of fun with family and do come back & share all your stories of food and adventure. :-)
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What are you doing in Cambodia?
ReplyDeleteWas on a mini vacation! Temple hopping :)
ReplyDeleteadd on the places like Taman Negara and Serawak in your list. Both places are must to visit. I have been to Taman Negara( North west of Malaysia) which I don't seem to forget such a wonderful place.
ReplyDeleteCambodia is also on my list. Hope to visit it one day :)
ReplyDeleteso what have you covered in 2012?
ReplyDelete2012 had a lot of India - I did a trip to Kerala (TVM, Varkala in one trip). Two trips down south tamilnadu - temple hopping etc. One trip to Indonesia. And Langkawi, KL. Bali or Phuket is still waiting around. Damn! Thanks for asking :)
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