They say that even the mundane things around us are there to teach us a lesson and I did not really pay attention to this until I took my first train ride in Sri Lanka. If you’ve been used to taking the train in Malaysia or Singapore, then you might not appreciate the train system …
Let Me Pour My Distinctive Taste Of Coffee Culture
According to the National Coffee Association of the United States, the starting point of coffee could be ferreted out from Ethiopia and then its presence gradually reached the lands of Arabia, Turkey and Europe. Some stories state that a certain Ethiopian man, by the name of Kaldi, was the first to discover the upshots of …
Welcome To The Authentic And Vibrant Colours Of Sri Lanka
Most of my friends, colleagues and students ask me, “What’s in Sri Lanka?” So, I decided to compile all my best photos and post them here on my blog. These photos are not enough to describe what is Sri Lanka like. You’ve got to go there to see and feel it for yourself! I have …
Young Again At the Jerudong Park Playground!
No one is ever too old for play. Yup, that’s right! We can all be young again at the Jerudong Park Playground! Last Saturday, November 28, my students gave me the chance to explore Jerudong Park Playground and to make me feel young again. It was part of their surprise for me because I will …
Selamat Datang Ke Malaysia!
“Selamat Datang ke Malaysia!” I still remember the day I first set foot on your land, Malaysia. It was on the 24th of February about 7 years ago and I stayed in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah for one day en route to Brunei Darussalam. I liked your country the first time I saw it and in …
What Makes Travelling And Team Building Extra Wonderful
August 9th until 13th is the most unforgettable time of the year for me and my colleagues because weheaded to The Philippines for a team building trip. You might think that I should not be excited about it any more since we were going to my homeland anyway. But, then, who doesn’t like travelling? Certainly, …
Snippets Of Hari Raya Over The Years
The word, ‘open house’, comes to my mind when I hear about the Hari Raya Aidilfitri. Yes, open house! For the past 6 years, I was fortunate enough to have been invited for the said celebration in the homes of my students and colleagues. This is the time of the year when I feel that …