Elephant’s Sperm in Kelantan

Posted on February 1, 2012 by jipp

I really like Kelantan. Despite being the most Islamic state in Malaysia (95% Muslims), Islam hasn’t really vanquished some of the older beliefs among the people- apparently – so it’s quite common that you’d see somebody drawing a big crowd of people by selling stuffs with so-called medicinal substances, usually embellished with all kinds of make-believe stories, usually superstitious theories and all.

I first heard about elephant sperm when a friend of mine posted something about it on facebook – that he could never imagine somebody even has the will of doing something to make an elephant splosh. LOL. Continue reading →

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Visiting Qutab Minar (UNESCO) in Delhi

Posted on January 30, 2012 by jipp

We went to Qutab Minar on our last (full) day in New Delhi. Since it is located quite far from other attractions, most Tuk Tuk drivers might refuse to include it in your one-day itinerary – unless of course you are willing to pay extra.

On a tricycle to Delhi New Station

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10 Places I Visited in Kota Bharu, Kelantan

Posted on January 27, 2012 by jipp

Kota Bharu in the Malaysian state of Kelantan ain’t short of places to visit. I managed to sneak out from my job assignment and tip-toed my way to some of them when I was there last week.

1. Wat Photivihan

I was so fascinated by the fact that the so-called Islamic state of Kelantan actually has quite a number of temples so when I first heard about a giant reclining Buddha in Tumpat, I knew I had to go there on my very first visit to Kota Bharu. Continue reading →

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