MY TRAVEL TIMELINE
Like all-travelers, I had to start somewhere, so here’s a chronological list of most of my travels.
THE EVOLUTION OF MY TRAVELS
Diving the Filipino Waters
Swam with thresher sharks in Malapascua Island, snorkeled with turtles in Moalboal, while getting an Advanced Open Water License. Cebu - check!
Roadtrip Across Southern Burma
Traveled overland across Myanmar from Yangon, Bago, Hpa An and Mawlamyine. Discovering the natural beauty whilst getting to know the locals.
A Big Fat Indian Wedding
Indian weddings are filled with colourful clothing, traditional music, Bollywood dancing, delicious food and great company. It is the ultimate cultural experience, and to top it off, it was in one of the most romantic locations in India - Udaipur, Rajasthan.
SHAPE Asia Pacific in Bangkok
A gathering of Global Shapers, young changemakers from different corners of the world at SHAPE Asia Pacific in Bangkok. Learnt about a social enterprise that aims to integrate the elderly community into fast-paced modernization happening in Bangkok
Sustainability Trip at the Borneo Jungles
A trip to the depths of Borneo jungle to learn about wealth of biodiversity in a tropical rainforest, sustainability and conservation efforts, and cutting-edge scientific research.
Cherry on top of the cake was getting my Open Course Diving Certification in Sipadan Island, the number one diving spot in the world!
Trekking in the Himalayas
Completed the Mardi Himal trek, paraglided at Sarangkot and fell in love with Nepalese kindness ❤
African Adventures in Sudan
First time in Africa! Cycling around the city of Khartoum to getting our 4WD stuck in the Sahara desert. Had fun dressing up in Cleopatra costume, raiding ancient pharoah tombs, and camping by the Nubian pyramids.
America - Land of The Free
Took a chunk out of the big apple, Masters shopping in the Ivy League universities and solid family bonding sessions
Noob's Motorcycle Diaries in Thailand
Motorcycled around the Mae Hong Son loop (well I was just the pillion). 700kms in 5 days with our 125cc rented motorcycle, made friends with Thai bikers and was invited to a biker's festival in the countryside.
We traversed through burnt landscapes and visited villages of the local Karen people.
Onsen-hopping in Japan
The bizarre Japanese art of making public nudity appear decent, only they can master. I was awkward as f, to say the least….
Returning to the Motherland
Moved back to Malaysia and reflected on the Lessons I've Learnt from Traveling.
Explored new parts of Malaysia in Kapas Island with white sandy beaches and tranquil blue waters
Love Story on the Road
Explored Northern Portugal & Scotland with a man I met in Madrid two months prior. He eventually became my boyfriend of two years, a long-distance relationship spanning two continents.
Unfortunately, like most long-distances, it didn’t end in happy ever after – but I got an epic love story out of it!
August 2015Eastern European Solo Grad Trip
- Cycled, kayaked and camped at the Polish port-town of Gdansk, Gydnia and Sopot. Witnessed first-hand the World War concentration camps at Auschwitz.
- Boat trips on the Charles River at Prague, Czech Republic.
- Of course, what’s a Eurotrip without a stopover in Bratislava, Slovakia?
This trip solidified my choice for the adventurous life. Where's the fun in being normal anyway?
Learn Spanish in a Month
Q: Best way to learn a language?
A: Live with a family!
Ventured to Jaen, South of Spain, for a month-long cultural immersion. Thanks to Workaway.com.
July 2015Back to the Fatherland
A week in United Kingdom for a little family reunion, my brother’s graduation, and prancing around Cambridge pretending to be a master’s student.
Traveling with my family (read:mum) made me wonder about tourists contradictions.
May 2015First solo trip!
- Belgium for french fries? Say whaaat
- Broke in Lavish Luxembourg
- Scenic Switzerland on my search for the most beautiful place on earth
- Spent Easter in Milan with an Italian family.
Overateindulged world-renowned Italian cuisineFind out if I would travel solo again.
Snowboarding in Andorra
Andorra, a tiny country known for its skiing resorts and tax-haven status.
Student Exchange to Spain
Hola España! Me encanta Barcelona 💋 And the less-known countryside town of Girona.
Exchange was the time when I've traveled & written most content in my life.
For students who want to travel to your hearts content, save up some money and go on exchange!
December 2014The Barren Land Down Under
Can't say you've seen all of Australia until you've been to Uluru. Where flies thrive and humans wither
Campervan through New Zealand
All girls campervan trip across New Zealand's South Island. Kayaked with a school of dolphins in Milford Sound.
P/S: NZ is still the most beautiful place I've ever been to. Dreams to retire there is strong
July 2014Venturing Vietnam
Sleeper train from Hanoi to Sa Pa mountains in search of snow and shared a meal with a Black Hmong family
Spoiler alert: we didn't find any much snow
I started my first travel blog - The Exploring Engineer. Since I am no longer an engineer, I have learnt the expensive lesson of rebranding. Don't fuck up choose your blog name wisely
Volunteering in Rajasthan, India
The most life-changing trip I've had - volunteering at Sambhali's Trust, a Women's Empowerment Centre, teaching English to underprivileged children and microfinance to single mothers.
This trip shaped my love for social advocacy through understanding local communities
July 2013Temple Hunting in Cambodia
Visiting the temples in Siem Reap, Cambodia
P/S: I had a whole phase of taking jumping photos during my travels. More coming up, bear with me.
December 2012A Traveler's Rite of Passage
Eurotripping - 1 month, 3 university buddies, 4 countries and 10 cities
Leaving the comforts of home
At 18, I moved to Sydney, Australia to do a double degree in Chemical Engineering and Business Management in University of New South Wales

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