2008 Year End Backpack Summary

Finally, I finished writing about my 2008 year end backpack together with Wyng, Andrew and Ivy.

I've been looking forward to making a summary post for so long. Last time, I took almost the same time for my 2007 Summer Trip writing, producing almost the same number of posts and photo albums.

Stopped by Highlands Coffee after Halong Bay and before Sapa.

In between, I've got few small trips, and have completed those write-ups. For example, I went to:

• Phnom Penh in February, removing the gap of just passing by Phnom Penh during the backpack trip
  
• Bandung in March (2nd visit to Bandung)
  
• Hanoi in April (2nd visit to Hanoi)
  
• Bali in May - personal trip
• Jakarta in January, March, April, and June (going again next week)

Okay, without further delay, here are my travelogue... In total, there are 52 posts (inclusive of this one) and 11 photo albums.

General

• Flying Out Tomorrow
  
• Back to Malaysia
  
• Trip Expenses

Hanoi, Vietnam

• Quick Update from Hanoi - an "on the road" post
  
• Quiet Christmas in Hanoi - an "on the road" post
  
• Thuy Lam Hotel
  
• Roadside Pho
  
• Roadside Pho (2)
  
• Pho Shop in Hanoi
  
• Roll Over in Hanoi
  
• Train from Hanoi to Lao Cai
  
• Christmas Meals 2008 in Hanoi
  
• Duck Dinner Hanoi
  
  Photo Album: Christmas 2008 in Hanoi

My Vietnamese Coffee with sweet condensed milk.

Sapa, Vietnam

• Quick Update from Sapa - an "on the road" post
  
• Train from Lao Cai to Hanoi
  
• 2kg Grilled Pork
  
• Baguette and Chocolate
  
• Grilled Breakfast in Sapa
  
• Tulip Guesthouse
  
• Muddy Trekking
  
  Photo Albums:
  • Trekking (I)
    
  • Trekking (II)
    
  • Sapa Town Muck Around

Halong Bay, Vietnam

• Halong Bay Tour (1)
  
• Halong Bay Tour (2)
  
• Day 1 Meals
  
• Day 2 Meals
  
  Photo Album: Halong Bay 21-22 Dec 2008

Nice environment with free Internet access at Highlands Coffee.

Tam Coc, Vietnam

• Day Tour to Tam Coc
  
• Day Tour to Tam Coc (1)
  
• Day Tour to Tam Coc (2)
  
• Lunch in Tam Coc
  
• Day Tour to Tam Coc (3)
  
• Day Tour to Tam Coc (4)

Ho Chi Minh City (or Saigon), Vietnam

• Quick Update from HCMC - an "on the road" post
  
• Budget Accommodation
  
• Baguette
  
  Photo Albums:
  • Saigon aka HCMC
    
  • Ho Chi Minh City

Vietnamese coffee is very thick, and comes in half a cup only.

Siem Reap, Cambodia

• Quick Update from Siem Reap - an "on the road" post
  
• Just the Facts about Siem Reap
  
• WatsUp Guesthouse
  
• Siem Reap Temples Visit (Series 1 to 7)
  
• Siem Reap ABC
  
• Siem Reap Pho
  
• Blue Pumpkin
  
• Cambodian Soup
  
• Khmer Kitchen
  
  Photo Albums:
  • Siem Reap without Angkor Wat
    
  • Angkor Wat (I)

Singapore

• Provence Bakery Cafe
  
• Singapore Zoo Photos
  
• Aeroline (Singapore to Sunway)
  
  Photo Albums:
  • Singapore Zoo
    
  • Singapore Zoo (1)

Singapore.. near but did not go there for 10+ years.

Yesterday, there was someone sending me a friend request via Facebook. I actually didn't know the person, so before approving his request, I asked, "who are you? I don't think I know u, right?"

He answered me:

Oh, forgot to introduce myself.. yes, you don't know me, I know you through your blog.

Nice to meet you.. and I forgot to tell you that I have read your blog for about 2 years and I knew it through 988 radio forum.. I enjoy reading it especially those when you travel..

In my Facebook, there is a category called "travel & photography", for these friends. Honestly, I was a little glad seeing his words. I hope my travel posts are not too bad and at least would be a little helpful though you might not really like them :)

My next mission is to finish writing about my Bali trip... and of course, hoping to travel to more places.

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