Since this is my first post on our journey to India, let me start with how did this trip came up.

It all started with a 'ping' notification on my Facebook. I checked. It was from Dianah, my sister. It was a reply to my question, whether she'll be coming back to Malaysia for her upcoming semester break. Not sure, was her reply. She then changed the topic into persuading me to visit India. BACKPACKing. She said she can be my tour guide. In fact it was her 2nd trip to India. The first was when she visited my dad a couple of years ago, which I also tailed later on.

The first thing that went through my mind when she mentioned the word, BACKPACKing was....dirty laundry, sweat, stink, dusty. But hey, there's always a first time for everything. I dragged Juan along.

She said she plans to backpack again before flying back, this time with one of her AFS friend and thought we might be interested to join. I asked Juan, and the rest was history. By the time we knew, we were in front of the PC, applying for visa..

Penang-Kuala Lumpur-Kolkata-Jaipur-Agra-Shimla-Bangalore-Kuala Lumpur-Penang.
 That was our itinerary. Dianah was supposed to arranged for our hotel, train tickets and return ticket. While I was in charge of purchasing tickets for myself and Juan to Jaipur which will be our meet up point. The plan started in November. The preparation for the trip didn't take much effort as I was familiar with some things there except there were few unexpected things I stumbled throughout my stay.

And so the adventure starts......

We're still in one of the country where one of the 7 wonders of the world is situated.

We'll be back next week and I'll share some photos.

Pray for our safe return and at the mean time, have a great weekend.

As you age, your skin loses it's collagen and suppleness. Your food intake and product usage comes hand in hand. A good skin regime is important to make sure that your skin stays fresh, clean and retain the suppleness. 

I decided to give Safi Rania Diamond a try after much said and advert about the product. It's an over-the-counter product that you can easily purchase from Watson, Guardian and other major supermarket. Priced at less than RM 60, this product could either be working or it's just another failed investment towards a youthful skin.

I had Safi Rania Diamond in my possession for over a month. What I like about this product, it has the illusion of shimmers on your face that makes it glowy. It also has a sweet smell. The texture is slightly thick and the serum doesn't absorb immediately into your skin after application. Wait for a few second, then follow by your face cream.

 Pimpin Aku Ke Syurga, Afdholul Rahman

Internet today is a must-have travel item and most gadgets are Wi-Fi ready. However, when you are travelling in a group and need connectivity on the go, it is best to get a Wi-Fi router and create a hot spot so that that it can connect multiple devices at one go.

Before getting yourself a pocket wifi, take these into consideration:

• Data plans

If you are buying a locked device, check the data plans offered by the internet service provider.

There will be several plans offered under prepaid and postpaid categories. At times, service providers offer the device at a very cheap price but have expensive data plans.

• Locked or unlocked

This is one of the most important factor – is the device locked to a specific service provider? If you are getting the device very cheap, there is a very high possibility that the router is locked to a service provider. If you buy a locked device, you will not be able to use it with any other service providers. If you are investing your money into a Pocket Wi-Fi Router, go for an unlocked device so that you can change your service provider whenever you want.

• How many devices to connect at a time

Check how many devices can be connected to the router. Mostly, devices allow five connections, which seem to be reasonable. Depending on the usage, if you have a bigger family or plan to use it for small office, you may want to go for devices that allow higher number of connections.

• Compatibility with your service provider

Think about the service provider you are going to use most of the time. Not every internet service provider will have coverage in all areas. And not every wireless router will be compatible with every service providers. Before you buy a portable WiFi hotspot device, check if it is compatible with your SIM, USB datacard and the service provider.

• 3G/4G Data Card support

3G and 4G is on a roll. To enjoy high speed internet access, before purchasing a pocket Wi-Fi router ensure that the router supports 3G/ 4G Data Card.

• Wi-Fi speed

One of the crucial thing one should keep in mind before buying.

Courtesy of The Indian Express

“So often we experience things in life, and yet never see the connections between them. When we are given hardship, or feel pain, we often fail to consider that the experience may be the direct cause or result of another action or experience. Sometimes we fail to recognize the direct connection between the pain in our lives and our relationship with Allah SWT” 

When it comes to travelling abroad, I'm very careful. Just to make sure that all process or procedure goes smoothly. So before you start preparing for your trip or pack your luggage or applying for visas or purchasing the flight tickets, here are few tips you might want to consider that some may overlook.

1. Always check your passport expiry date. Make sure the expiry date is no less than 6 months.

2. If possible, photocopy your identification card and passport (in case you lose your important documents during your travel).

3. Get contact number and address to the nearest embassy nearby to your location.

4. This is the most important point. Check your travel status online through Jabatan Immigresen Malaysia here (click on Online Services at the top page > Check Status of Immigration Control For Malaysia- Blacklist ) especially those who has pending PTPTN loans or you can call 03-8892 6041/6042/6043/6044. Best is to check both ways although the online service is a real time result. This is the first thing to do. Check a few weeks before purchasing your tickets, prior to your travel date, and perhaps a day before your departure. The blacklist system can be triggered at any point of time. So you don't want to be block from travelling out of Malaysia. 

5. Make sure you have packed important medication because you don't want to be hospitalize at a foreign country where some hospitals can cost a hole in your pocket. For those who has medical/insurance card, seek advise from your agent.