Wonder.Food.Travel

My recent travel destination continued to raise eyebrow. When i mentioned Laos to my family and friends, popped came the question: why Laos? To simply and quickly reply, i said i wanted to see the Kuang Si Waterfall. This, i was sure, raised more eyebrows. But truth be told, how much do i know about Laos? Not much, and probably you too. That was my reason i picked Laos; i wanted to experience Laos first-hand. I wanted to learn about the people, the culture, the places, the food. I didn't even know how to say 'hello' in their language then. I know now. Sabaidee! Laos, a country surrounded by land borders Cambodia, China, Myanmar, Thailand and Vietnam, with the endearing Mekong River veining through, was a fulfilling pick. The journey, another solo travel, was humbling as it was rewarding. I didn't have much time to plan but i listed, at least, the things i wanted to see or do. I wanted this travel to be flexible, to adapt as i go, and detach myself from a rigid it...

A splendid waterfall surrounded by untouched greenery that is kept hidden near Kuala Lumpur reminds me of the beauty of nature. I woke up to a cool Sunday morning; the air was fresh from the continuous rain the day before, and i began packing for the day ahead. Towels, checked. Extra clothes, water bottle, camera, checked. Shoes, checked. Salt- i've read that the trek to the waterfall passes through a leech territory, checked. Then, i left and picked my friend and cousin up. We decided to take the route that is more adventurous to the waterfall. Since it was our first time and none of us has GPS- only remembering the directions from Google Maps researched the day before, we relied on our instincts and desires for adventure to bring us to our destination. The drive there was easy and it took us about half an hour from Ampang. From Ampang on the MRR 2, we passed by Zoo Negara and Taman Melawati on our right and Balai Bomba Taman Melati on our left. Keep left and after Shell, take...