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Nin's Travelog
http://ninstravelog.wordpress.com/
Became an expat "only" since 2005, this blog is my notes/journal to documenting my life away from home and to share my experience with those I left behind, though it turns out that they are not really interested.
LATEST ARTICLES ( 142 )
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Arabian Windows
What is ‘window’? According to the Miriam-Webster dictionary, a definition of window is: “an opening especially in the wall of a building for admission of... Read more
Posted on 13 January 2014 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
Introducing New Photo Web
If you noticed lately… that is for those who follow me closely, I just changed the watermark on my pictures from © Nin’s Travelog to ©2013 | NIN’S LENSCAPE... Read more
Posted on 01 January 2014 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
Christmas for the Expats
For many people, Christmas and the end of the year celebrations are a big thing to look forward to, especially for expats who live away from their loved ones. Read more
Posted on 26 December 2013 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
Doha Life on a Mild Winter
As an expat living in Doha, Keith and I live a fairly low key lifestyle, we’ve been here for the last 8 years, and like anybody else it becomes a routine life;... Read more
Posted on 06 December 2013 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
Tented Safari in Masai Mara
As much as I like traveling and having adventures, I don’t really enjoy camping. I don’t really know the reason, but one reason maybe is that I was never a... Read more
Posted on 29 November 2013 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
Lion Pride
I am not an expert in animal behavior, and certainly not a lion behaviorist. However, I am interested in their behaviour especially as I was planning to go to... Read more
Posted on 15 October 2013 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
Safari in Masai Mara Triangle
As you all know we had a safari holiday in Africa (of course, safari is only in Africa) in August. To see the idea was to witness the migration of wildebeest,... Read more
Posted on 04 October 2013 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, DESTINATIONS, ENVIRONMENT, TRAVEL -
Balloon Ride Above Serengeti Plain
There are many side attractions of going for a family safari in Africa, or at least in Kenya and Tanzania. One of them is a Balloon ride over the Serengeti... Read more
Posted on 23 September 2013 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
Visa on Arrival in Tanzania
One of the worries of international travel is getting a visa to enter a country. For those holding a western passport, most of the time they have no problem on... Read more
Posted on 12 September 2013 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
The Truth About African Safari
Ever since I became an expat in the Middle East about 8 years ago, I have always wanted to go to Africa, as a holiday that is. Yes I managed to go to Morocco... Read more
Posted on 05 September 2013 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
Photography, Into the Next Level?
Ever since a bunch of people taught me how to take a picture, I became a bit of a photography enthusiast. I bought lots of photography magazines, just to look a... Read more
Posted on 23 August 2013 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
Out on a Mission
Hi Guys, as stated on my side bar that I am part of ‘a blog a week’, next week I don’t think I will be able to publish any blog. But I can promise you that I... Read more
Posted on 08 August 2013 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
What is Versetile?
When I was nominated for the Versatile Blogger Award, I was taken aback, I did’t know what to do. Yes, I was very thrilled and honoured to be nominated, but the... Read more
Posted on 25 July 2013 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
Weekly Photo Challenge: Golden Hour
I think I am a photographic hobbyist, who likes to take photographs of all occasions and with all kinds of camera devices, be it an iPhone/iPad or even a DSLR... Read more
Posted on 18 July 2013 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
Is Nasi Goreng Most Famous Indonesian Dish?
What is the most famous Indonesian culinary dish? It used to be Chicken Satay, but today, I think it’s Nasi Goreng.Nasi Goreng is literally Fried Rice in the... Read more
Posted on 12 July 2013 DESTINATIONS, RECIPES -
Ngaben
is a Balines style cremation ceremony. It is a ritual funeral ceremony for all common Balinese people after they die. According to the Balinese, this ceremony i... Read more
Posted on 02 July 2013 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
Henna
Ever since I was introduced to Henna by an Indian friend, Mahdu, 16 years ago, I became very intrigued with this art form, however, in Indonesia, Henna is not... Read more
Posted on 21 June 2013 DESTINATIONS, HAIR & BEAUTY -
The Cemagi Residence
I wrote about visiting Bali and what to see last year, but I didnt write anything about my visit to Bali itself last year. The truth is, when visiting a new... Read more
Posted on 14 June 2013 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
Weekly Photo Challenge: The Sign Says
I got lost in a pretty English village, but when I tried to look for a signpost or anything that could help me find my way around. This is what I found:What doe... Read more
Posted on 06 June 2013 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
Time to Say Quit?
I knew the moment I decided to take this job, to move to the Middle East, the nature of my job would change forever. I used to worked in a nicely designed... Read more
Posted on 01 June 2013 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL