Inspired by London Eye, Eye On Malaysia is a 60 meter tall, world’s largest portable observation wheel with 42 gondolas, situated at Kota Laksamana near the mouth of Melaka River.

This is how it looks on a bright day
In just 12 minutes ride of 4 rounds, you

True to its claim, Malaysia is really a reflection of Asia in every manner. Beautiful in its own way. The major touristy cities are busy and bustling with life while the hills are quiet and calm. The people are very helpful and friendly everywhere even if they don’t understand your language.

Trisha in Malacca
I consider myself a traveler more than a tourist. Obviously, we wanted to see and live the real Malaysia. We wanted to see its people and learn something about them and their country. So, booking a packaged tour …

Back to Kuala Lumpur. And so we have come to the end of a long and pleasant vacation break for us, almost a second honeymoon.
Or is it third or fourth or.. ? There. You get my point.
Tomorrow late evening is our flight to Mumbai. Will be back to normal chaos and normal life and normal blogging.
P.S.- In the background you can see ‘Eye of Malacca’, the biggest giant wheel of Malaysia. It is claimed to be even bigger than ‘Eye of London’. I have to check that.

Lycee Francais at Victor Simonel Street.

It was established in 1826. This institute still imparts

Tomorrow I am heading off to Malaysia with my husband V for a well deserved 12 day vacation. I think this will be the longest time together in many years for a vacation. Hiking, trekking in Malaysian jungles, cruising, snorkeling, under water world… all included besides usual sight seeing in our ‘to do’ list.
V has left everything of planning part on me and I have not booked anything except for our air tickets.
There should be an element of surprise, you see.
We two are

A little background – The Romans came to Pondicherry for trade in the 1st century AD. After that Pondicherry passed hands into many dynasties of Southern India before finally the first Europeans set foot on Pondy soil in 1497 in the form of the Portuguese who set up a trading post in the 1600s.
The Danes and the Dutch followed before the French period of Pondicherry began after a scuffle with the Danes. Pondicherry was thus established as a well planned and rich capital of French colonies in India and known …

Pondicherry, now known as Puducherry, is a blend of spiritual & cultural institution. French colonial heritages, Tamil culture and a cosmopolitan form are part of its life.
Having only 24 hours to see a place such as Pondicherry is like abusing it. Anyhow, we tried to cover as much as possible not to count them but enjoy and cherish the moments.