The Cube

I wrote about China history in bite size here, and here's the obligatory disclaimer that my knowledge in India history is even lesser than what I know about China.I went to India early this year, and unfortunately it was an unexpected travel, so I have not had enough time to read up on anything prior...

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Index page for 9 days to New Zealand South Island.  Pre-travel: Breakdown of travel days and links to accommodation. Christchurch Day 1 - Day walk around Christchurch Lake Tekapo Hotel review - Parkbrae Estate Day 2 - Things to do in Lake Tekapo, drive to Mount Cook Wanaka Day 3 - Things to...

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I was on cooking duty when we were in Queenstown. During our shopping trip to get the groceries, we forgot to buy the rice. LOL. So sis, BIL and of course little niece went back to get the rice and I continued cooking. The kitchen in Shotover Lodge (the hotel we stayed in...

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Weee - does it look like cotton candy? Of late I'm having a craving bout of sandwiches and chewing gums. Little P said it is some Aussie blood in action. I'm positive that I have no Aussie relatives, but we shall see how long this sandwiches and chewing gums craving go on. So,...

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Everytime before I make a trip home, I will have two lists - one "to do" and the other "to eat". Despite there are many Malaysian food based restaurants in Melbourne, Malaysian food in Malaysia taste different, better. Must be the water or something. Also, not all Malaysian food are found here. Though having many Malaysian...

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Welcome to Paradise Pardon my subpar photo of Paradise. I took it from a moving 4WD. We signed up to a Glenorchy 4WD tour, in the perception that a normal sedan car might be having some issues driving on a never-ending-looking gravel road. Source: Here The gravel road did lasted awhile but if...

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Wilson Bay Glenorchy is a small settlement at the northern end of Lake Wakatipu, in the region of Otago. It is about 45 km by road from Queenstown and famed for beautiful scenary, making it one of the popular shooting scene for a few film location. Of note - Peter Jackson's Lord of...

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