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I am married to my loving husband for more than 40 years now. I am a mother to 3 beautiful children, until years ago when I lost my youngest son. Since then my life is forever altered but yet unbroken....

My Travel Journal

"There isn't much I haven't shared with you along the road and through it all there'd always be tomorrow's episode" - Elton John

I started traveling around the world since early 80s when I had the opportunity to combine business trips with vacations. Then later when my rezeki is in abundance, there were numerous other trips along the way for vacations, most of the time with hubby and the kids when the timing is right. I have also started to compile the journal and photo-pages covering almost more than 45 years of world wide travel. Some destinations I visited just once, others many times. Many of those places are the obvious famous places people would like to visit but some, the casual traveler doesn't even think to try. I have placed links to my travel at the side bar of my personal page, My Life Reflections, and will be updating them from time to time.

My wish is to continue my travel and complete circumnavigate the globe, insyaAllah…

Saturday 26 December 2015

2015 Q4 4NR: 17 Kuala Lumpur - Home Sweet Home...

“The best things in life are the people we love, the places we’ve been, and the memories we’ve made along the way…”

(A group shot, with the morning sun in our eyes)

Day 17: 26 December 2015 (Saturday)
Route: Hatyai – Kuala Lumpur
Distance: 560 km


We had nasi kerabu and nasi dagang for breakfast at Khaled Restaurant.

This morning we rode towards Thailand/Malaysia border and exited through Padang Besar. Border crossing was fast and efficient as it was not that crowded. Once we crossed the border, we refueled at the Petronas petrol station and said goodbye to the rest of the gang.

A heartfelt thank you to all the participants for the good team work. And a special appreciation to Tuan Shawal who had patiently and safely led the gang to a successful completion of the kembara.

Alhamdulillah…

(Leaving Hatyai in the bright morning weather)
(Stopping for tid-bits at the Central Bazaar)
(Entering Malaysian border at Padang Besar)
(Jovial goodbyes, a temporary farewell to a good adventure)

👈👈  2016: Betong Back to Nature

Friday 25 December 2015

2015 Q4 4NR: 16 Hatyai, Thailand - Jubilation and celebrations...

“Travel often; getting lost will help you find yourself…” 

(A cowboy town at Route 41)

Day 16: 25 December 2015 (Friday) 
Route: Chumphon – Hatyai 
Distance: 480 km


We had breakfast in the hotel restaurant.

It was a wet morning. The journey towards Hatyai was uneventful. We made a few stops for refuelling and finally stopped at Route 41 Cowboy Town Patthalung for a short rest and light refreshment.

We continued riding and reached River Grand Hotel in Hatyai in late afternoon. At night the gang took a tuk-tuk to Khai Tod Decha Restaurant to have a hearty dinner to celebrate the successful completion of our 2015 Kembara 4-Nation Ride. 

After a hearty dinner, we walked to the Grand Plaza Hotel and had an hour of therapeutic full body massage to relief tired muscles.


(Hotel lobby of Nana Buri Hotel)
(Happy morning faces of the lady bikers)
(A wet cool morning group photo)
(Riding out of the town of Chumphon)
(The sky was cloudy but no rain)
(It was starting to get pretty hot and humid)
(A clear road, less traffic)
(Refueling and a short rest)
(More rain on the road)
(Making a u-turn for Route 41)
(Having a tall glass of iced coffee)
(I am lucky so far, alhamdulillah...)
(Ciggie shack for the smokers)
(Entering Hatyai in heavy traffic)
(The first few who arrived at Grand River Hotel)
(A good delicious meal at Khai Tod Decha) 

👈👈 2015 Q4: Hatyai - KL

Thursday 24 December 2015

2015 Q4 4NR: 15 Chumphon, Thailand - Soaked to the skin...

“We wander for distraction but we travel for fulfillment…”

(The famous Bridge over River Kwai)

Day 15: 24 December 2015 (Thursday)
Route: Kanchanaburi – Chumphon 
Distance: 477 km


We had breakfast at the hotel restaurant before we started riding towards the famous Bridge over the River Kwai.

After some photo shots around the bridge area we started riding towards Chumphon. The weather was sunny and clear when we started riding. It began to rain heavily after and the road became slippery and wet. At one of the stop at a petrol station, one of the bikes spun on the slippery cement floor and broke the engine cover. Luckily the rider was uninjured.

We continued riding and when we reached Chumphon it was still drizzling. We went to have a late lunch at a Muslim Restaurant. While waiting for the food to be ready we performed our prayers at a nearby mosque.

We checked in Nana Buri Hotel for the night. Dinner was again where we had our lunch. After dinner we had an hour of foot reflexology in the hotel spa.

(A simple breakfast in the hotel)
(Early morning exercise before the ride)
(A must visit to the Bridge over the River Kwai)
(The infamous death railway)
(The bridge reflection on the calm water)
(The train preserved for its history)
(Riding out of town)
(Cool cloudy weather)
(A simple maggi lunch to fill hungry tummy)
(Continue riding the main highway south bound)
(Caution! wet slippery road)
(Passing through the elephant district)
(It rained heavily again!)
(A slight incident on a wet cement)
(Replicas of choppers and easy riders)
(Riding with care, the rain has stopped)
(Dark sky still looming ahead)
(Off-roading a short distance to Chumpon town)
(Riding on an alternative route)
(Performing our prayers at a mosque in Chumphon)
(Our lodging for the night)

Wednesday 23 December 2015

2015 Q4 4NR: 14 Kanchanaburi, Thailand – A town with WWII history...

“Life is like a camera. Focus on what’s important and capture the good times…”

(A Boeing 737 by the roadside? a surprising sight!)

Day 14: 23 December 2015 (Wednesday)
Route: Phetchabun – Kanchanaburi
Distance: 388 km


We started riding quite late this morning.

The sky was cloudy but it was still a hot and humid ride. The ride was uneventful all the way. We had a few stops for refueling and refreshment along the way and reached Kanchanaburi in late afternoon.

We checked in Luxury Hotel and met up with Fauzilan and Siti who arrived in Kanchanaburi a day earlier and would be riding back with us. After a short rest we rode a short distance to have nasi ayam dinner at a Muslim stall at the night market. Tonight someone bought a cake to celebrate Mat Putt and Illa's birthdays.

After dinner we went to have an hour of strong full body Thai massage somewhere near our hotel.

(Having a cup of coffee before the ride) 
(Riding out of Petchabun town)
(Refueling first before the long ride)
(Roman architecture building)
(A dark moody sky)
(Taking the correct route to Kanchanaburi)
(Shrimp burger and sambal kacang for lunch)
(Riding smoothly on an upgraded highway)
(Beware of long lorries crossing)
(Careful weaving in and out of heavy traffic)
(Hazy weather on route)
(Seeking for a by-pass route near Bangkok)
(An accident along the way)
(Careful of heavy vehicles)
(Another mishap along the route)
(A dark cloudy sky) 
(Finally, a signage to Kanchanaburi)
(Entering Kanchanaburi town from the north)
(Our favorite lodging in Kanchanaburi)
(A call for celebration!)