Valentine’s Day Date: Camping at Pulau Mamutik

by Gay Mitra - March 30, 2010August 13, 20147

Our second Valentine’s Day together and we still haven’t celebrated it over a romantic candle-lit dinner in a swanky resto. As a backpacker couple, we have more than a dozen other mushy ideas of our own. And yes, camping is one of them. Our tent, Hurley. His first trip overseas.Although we weren’t able to secure…

Kota Kinabalu Pre-Chinese New Year Celebration

by Gay Mitra - March 26, 2010August 13, 20144

Okay, so we really don’t know what the event’s called. Last February, two days before Chinese New Year, locals and tourists flocked to the big midnight market – which by the way only happens once a year according to the cab driver who drove us from the airport to our B&B the day before. Whenever…

Signal Hill Observatory Platform

by Gay Mitra - March 23, 2010August 13, 20142

I reckon one whole day is enough to explore Kota Kinabalu City center. A day and a half if you include Sabah Museum. We’ve seen much of the sights on our first visit 9 months ago, only two left we were eager to see. Sitting on a bench, Signal Hill. Waiting for the sunset.Morning of…

Kota Kinabalu: Summer Lodge

by Gay Mitra - March 19, 2010August 13, 20147

The first time we flew from Clark to Kota Kinabalu, Central Luzon was being beaten up by a signal no. 2 typhoon (60-100 kph wind speed). Our death defying Air Asia plane departed on time, and the ride was turbulent until halfway. I found myself praying to a god I have not contacted in ages!…

9 Countries for 2009: ‘Best Of’ Snippets

by Gay Mitra - January 3, 2010August 13, 20149

If you can’t play the video, it may have been removed because of its soundtrack. You can view it here instead.Part 1 of Pinay Travel Junkie’s Best Of 2009 video. ‘Best Of’ may not pertain to the best choices in town, but they’re the most unforgettable for me. Places I have been to and experiences…

Kuala Lumpur-Clark

by Gay Mitra - September 15, 2009August 13, 20140

It all ends here. We traveled nonstop (with one bus change) from Bangkok to Kuala lumpur, a 21-hour trip. We stayed at Parham’s place for two nights, and mostly spent our time indoors. We were weary. I was missing home and I can’t wait to see my mom. I haven’t seen her for eight months,…