Monthly Archives: October 2009

Walking in Georgetown

Posted on Friday, 9 October 2009 by nina

My work week has ended at 6am this morning, so I checked out of Sunway to move to a more budget friendly accommodation. I’m now in my room at the Hutton Lodge, a beautifully restored colonial-style house. Ironically, despite the … Continue reading →

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Rain or shine

Posted on Wednesday, 7 October 2009 by nina

Penang was shrouded in gray when I looked out the window. I went back to my book, resigned to the fact that there’s nothing I can do to change the weather. The plane’s descent seemed to take forever, the landing … Continue reading →

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11:48am, Suvarnabhumi Airport

Posted on Monday, 5 October 2009 by nina

I’m sitting here at Mango Tree at the Bangkok Airport, waiting for the overpriced Thai food that I ordered. Cheap food at Suvarnabhumi meant fast food, and I’m in no mood for Burger King today. Pretty but overpriced airport food … Continue reading →

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Bangkok pwns us. And we loved it.

Posted on Sunday, 4 October 2009 by nina

Bangkok is evil. This is my third time in Thailand and I still can’t seem to leave unscathed. My wallet cries every time. We love our toys so much, we take them with us when we travel. That’s my Sayuri … Continue reading →

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8:17am, NAIA Centennial Terminal

Posted on Saturday, 3 October 2009 by nina

Here I am once more in another airport. You’d think that after going through the process several times, I’d have everything down pat. Apparently, I don’t. I made the wrong assumption that my ticket already includes the Philippine travel tax. … Continue reading →

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