Saturday, May 28, 2011

"Making A List, Checking It Twice..."

Hey folks,

With my trip coming to an end, and my return to Vancouver being imminent, I thought I would compose a few lists, highlights of sorts from the past nine months, split into different categories. Hopefully they can serve as a guide/aide to you in the future should you visit any of the same places as me!

Top Adventure Activities:

1. Bungee Jumping in Phuket, Thailand
2. Scuba Diving in Perhentian Kecil, Malaysia
3. Deep Water Soloing (Rock-Climbing) in Koh Yao Noi, Thailand
4. Rock-Climbing (@ Railay Beach) in Krabi, Thailand
5. Zip-Lining With Flight Of The Gibbon in Chiang Mai, Thailand
6. Tubing/Rope Swings, Slides & Zip-Lines in Vang Vieng, Laos
7. ATV Expedition in Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Top Cultural Experiences

1. Teaching English in Ashdod, Israel
2. Funeral Of Oldest Woman in Vientiane, Laos
3. Muay Thai Boxing in Chiang Mai, Thailand
4. Visit To COPE Landmine Museum in Vientiane, Laos
5. My Cousin Shira's Wedding in Tel-Aviv, Israel
6. Children's Orphanage Dance Recital in Siem Reap, Cambodia
7. Biking Along Highway On Yom Kippur in Herzliya, Israel

Top Beautiful Vistas/Landscapes

1. Sunrise View From Masada in Ein Gedi, Israel
2. Maya Bay in Koh Phi Phi, Thailand
3. Tea Plantations in Cameron Highlands, Malaysia
4. Karst Mountain Backdrop in Vang Vieng, Laos
5. Mount Yoash View Of Four Countries in Eilat, Israel
6. Long Beach Panorama in Perhentian Kecil, Malaysia
7. View From Petronas Towers in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Top Temples

1. Angkor Wat in Siem Reap, Cambodia
2. Kek Lok Si in Penang, Malaysia
3. Bayon in Siem Reap, Cambodia
4. Doi Suthep in Chiang Mai, Thailand
5. Ta Prohm in Siem Reap, Cambodia
6. Ta Som in Siem Reap, Cambodia
7. Banteay Srey in Siem Reap, Cambodia

Top Strange Foods To Try

1. Cow Tongue in Israel
2. Corn Ice Cream in Malaysia
3. Raw Water Buffalo in Thailand
4. Deep Fried A-Ping Tarantula in Cambodia
5. Ox Tripe in Cambodia

Top Strange Foods To Avoid

1. Durian in All Of SEA
2. Bee Larvae in Laos
3. Salted Crickets in Thailand
4. Fish Eye Curry in Malaysia
5. Boiled Pig Intestines in Malaysia

Top Places To Party/Have A Good Time

1. Nam Song River (Tubing) in Vang Vieng, Laos
2. Boat Cruise in Eilat, Israel
3. Full Moon Party in Koh Phangan, Thailand
4. Tuesday Nights @ Pigal in Ashdod, Israel
5. 10 Baht Shot Stand in Kanchanaburi, Thailand
6. Pub Street in Siem Reap, Cambodia
7. Bowling Alley in Vientiane, Laos

Ciao for now,

Max

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