Banngkok Motor Show 26/3 till 6/4 2010 @ Bitec, Bangna

I am looking forward to my very first visit to Bangkok Motor Show 2010 @ Bitec. Even though I've been to Bangkok so many time....I've yet to visit any edition of the motor show. Eventually I have the chance this year and one of my friend in Bangkok has already promised to pass me the VIP pass to the motor show. Thanks bro...Simon...really appreciated it so much. I am sure I'll snap thousands of photos again! Here I come... city of angels ( 1-3 April 2010)

How much is my transportation cost for Trans-Indochina 2010

Below is my transportation cost for the whole journey of my Trans-Indochina 2010 covering 4 countries and 7 major cities!

Kuala Lumpur to Ho Chin Minh City (capital of Vietnam) = RM 329.50 by Air Asia

Ho Chin Minh City to Phnom Penh (capital of Cambodia) = USD 12 /  RM 40.80 by VIP bus

Phnom Penh city to Siem Reap city = USD 9 / RM 30.60 by VIP bus

Siem Reap city to Poipet ( Cambodia/Thailand border) = USD 8.3 / RM 28.30 by Private car

Poipet to Aryan (a small town in Thailand) = 35 bath / RM 3.70 by Tuk-Tuk

Aryan to Korat ( a city in Northeastern Thailand) = 200 bath / RM 20.50 by VIP bus

Korat to Udon Thani ( last major city before Thai/Laos border) = 220 bath / RM 23.00 by VIP bus

Udon Thani to Vientiane ( capital of Laos) = 80 bath/ RM 8.25 by VIP bus

Vientiane to Vang Vieng ( backpackers town) = USD 10 / RM 34.00 by VIP bus

Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang ( UNESCO Heritage city) = USD 12 / RM 40.80 by MPV

Luang Prabang to Chiang Mai ( 2nd biggest city in Thailand) = 4680 bath / RM 477.50 by Lao Airlines

Chiang Mai to Bangkok ( capital of Thailand) = 2055.01 bath / RM 210.00 by Nok Air

Bangkok to Kuala Lumpur ( capital of Malaysia) = 1159.10 bath / RM 118.30 by Air Asia

Total Money Spend : RM 1365.25 is not too expensive considering I've traveled 4 times by air.

Should you need for info or any queries please do not hesitate to contact me @ notyourordinarytour@live.com.my

What do I learn throughout my TransIndochina trip??

It's been more than a week since I've came back from my maiden backpacking trip to Indochina. It's been a roller coasting journey with thousands of kilometers covered by bus or plane and not to forget lots of walking in between! What do I learned from this trip? 5 words: satisfy, grateful, happy, appreciate & thankful.The next time before I'll complain about anything, I'll think like.......this is life.....nothing is perfect!!! I hope I'll get all the info ready by this weekend...and full report on our Trans-Indochina 2010 will be ready by next week......all the way from day 1 till day 12......non censored......real experience & not to forget dozens of photos for viewing! 


In my mind now.......Trans Siberia 2011.....will it ever become a reality???

Mission Accomplished!!

After 12 days of journey......finally we finished our TransIndochina 2010 with little hiccups! Now I am resting in Chiang Mai city......gathering all the info's, details & photos which I'll post soon.....all the helpful & useful tips will be forwarded to everyone........can't believe it I've snap more than 5000 photos! I gonna miss the journey......it's tiring but the experience is unbelievable! Viva Vietnam, Viva Cambodia & Viva Laos......I am in the Land Of Smile! Millions thanks to my 2 travel mate cum buddy and those who helps me during the journey.....Khob Jai Mak Mak!

Trans Indochina 2010 #Update 14

It's just 26 hours to go........12 days of journey.....covering 4 countries & 7 cities........thousand of miles...first time ever in life......not the usual tour.......a journey to discover the magnificent Indochina....visit to the orphanage.....a journey to discover the real meaning of life where life could be just as simple as ABC !! First destination the city of Ho Chin Minh of better known as Saigon! Daily  updates on our journey in notyourordinarytour.blogspot.com.

The final 168 hours !!

It's down to the final 168 hours for TransIndochina 2010. Everything is on schedule and all necessary preparation has been made and re-checked!! Hopefully I don't forget and left something important behind! One thing which I particularly think is important is the all NEW Gatsby wet tissue with ice cool effect!!! For you guys who have not try it yet......get it today from your nearest store! Yes...I am ready!! Here we come.....Saigon.....Phnom Penh......Siem Reap....Vientiane.....and so on!!!

Trans Indochina 2010 #Update 13

I would like to say thank you to all the donors for the needy, orphans, old folks & etc etc in Cambodia, Vietnam & Laos. Below are the name of those good Samaritans that make some sincere & generous donations. Once again thanks on behalf of those beneficiaries and good luck in whatever you do. Happy New Year 2010....cheers......................


Updated as at 4 February 2010


1) Mr. Julian Sin (buddy working in Singapore)

2) Ms. Yvonne (my travel mate girlfriend)

3) Mr. Brian Law (old friend & buddy now resided in Sabah)

4) Mr. Loo (one of my online forum member)

5) Mr. & Mrs Ivan Tham (my buddy now resided in Adelaide, Australia)

6) Mr. Koh Chee Hou (buddy)

7) Mr. Sunny Ang (my online forum member)

8) Mr. Robert Low (my uncle)

9) Mr.Leong (my uncle)

10)Mr. Fong Thau Fung (buddy working in United Arab Emirates)

11)Mr.Smokie ( my forum member)

12) Miss Elaine Tan ( kim 7 college)

13) Miss Angie Wong ( kim 7 college)

14) Miss Wong Siew Wai ( kim 7 friend)



Total donations to date: RM 1610