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The Madness Begins

The Madness Begins

Embarking on my first leg later today. I think it's time that I upgrade my personal travel map.

See you tomorrow!

Day Train from Munich to Milan [part 1]

Day Train from Munich to Milan [part 1]

I originally thought of flying from Munich to Milan but I've never been on a European train before (other than subway systems) so I decided to use the efficient rail system instead. You know, take your average third world city boy and put him in a train to enjoy a bit of countryside scenery yaddi yaddi yadda. I think it's a nice way to travel -- especially when you're traveling with 40 kilos worth of baggage on you. And I'm not talking about your body weight, Snejana.

Munich Train Station - Hauptbahnhof München

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Bryanboy at Nanluoguxiang Hutong, Beijing, China VIDEO

Nanluoguxiang Hutong

I went to Beijing and all I got was a bloody t-shirt. Just kidding. Here's a video of me mincing around the Nanluoguxiang Hutong district of Beijing. Hutongs are these traditional and ancient Chinese alleyways that are almost very rare to find in this city of enormous buildings.



Funny how my Spanish friend Ate Danica (the one with the green scarf) didn't bat an eyelash when I walked past him. Hahaha! We were so pressed for time so I didn't get the chance to check out each and every shop but I did end up buying a t-shirt that says "I <3 BJ". Hysterical!

Beijing Subway Video

Beijing Subway

My newfound acquaintances in Beijing made me ride the subway yesterday en route to a housewarming party and boy I had fun. You know, I would like to use the subway more but walking in Beijing is such a bitch. It's a MASSIVE city and for me, it's so much easier if I cab it.



Each ride on the subway (you can go ANYWHERE within Beijin) costs 2 Yuan which is like oh bloody hell, thirty US cents? Dang!!!

Opposite House Beijing

I popped by Opposite House in Sanlitun for a quick drink and snack after a long day of shopping. Opposite House is such a beautiful 'designer' boutique hotel. I was originally planning to stay here but the price point is out of my league. Hopefully next time when I have money I'll stay here.

Gorgeous, gorgeous hotel :-)

Globe-Trotter, Tumi & Filson Luggage & Suitcases

Globe-Trotter, Tumi & Filson Luggage

Gone are the days when one could easily charm their way out of paying excess baggage fees at the airport. I remember vividly how back in the day, all I had to do was plead, smile and wink to airline staff just to get away hauling my crap to the plane without paying a single cent. Fast forward to the present and all the airlines now are a bunch of penny-pinching, nickel-and-diming retards who would balk at you to pony up the greenbacks even if you're a few kilos overweight. I was shocked when I got a copy of my report from my accountant earlier this week. I know I did a bit of traveling this year compared to previous years (which still isn't a lot compared to other people), but holy Manolo Batman, I cannot believe how much I ended up paying to fly my garbage around!

You know you're back home in the third world when everything that comes out on the luggage carousel are in boxes!

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The Gardens Hotel Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

The Gardens Hotel Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

The Gardens Hotel in Mid Valley City, Kuala Lumpur is where I stayed during Malaysia International Fashion Week.

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Where Next?

Where Next?

Y'all know by now that I'm (unfortunately) back in the good ol' cesspit of the third world.

Now where's next? Where should I spread my faggotry next? Anyone wanna sponsor me a quick trip somewhere? I'm all yours.

Waiting at the airport...

Waiting at the airport...

Here I am, again, all alone at the airport. It's 7:30AM and I got here an hour ago. I look like a mess cause I've been up ALL NIGHT!

See you in a few hours!

Singapore, Are You Ready?

Singapore, Are You Ready?

Someone's about to paint the town red...

Coming soon. Like "in a few hours" soon.

Watch this space. I love you all!

US$2,496 for an 8-Hour Flight???

US$2,496 for an 8-Hour Flight???

Price does not include taxes, fuel charges and all that bollocking bullcrap they charge on top of the fare. AND THIS IS CATTLE CLASS!!!!!

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Department of AGEING

Department of AGEING

I found this little flyer on my seat when I woke up mid-flight. Yes, I spent the entire time sleeping in the plane.

I know I'm sick, thanks to chain-smoking and sleep deprivation over the past few weeks. But man oh man, thank YOU, Australia, for making me paranoid. I was so paranoid that a couple of men in radioactive suits will pull me out of the flight and isolate me.... all because of a cold/flu. Those Aussies and Kiwis take those biohazard hoohaa crap seriously. I MEAN IT!!!! I've seen old ladies (I shit you not!!!) at Auckland airport get interrogated by New Zealand Customs, FBI-style, simply because their bags had traces of fruit in em.

Luckily nobody asked me anything so I'm all good. Maybe they gave that flyer to everyone on the flight? I dunno.

Meanwhile, guess where my next destination is?

PS. And please, for the life of god, no, it's not Paris. Unless any one of you will buy me business class tickets (oh what the hell, FIRST CLASS by EMIRATES) to Paris, I suggest that YOU hold that thought for now.

See you!

See you!

Guess where I'm going?

photo credit: flickr

See you tomorrow! It's gonna be a long-ass flight.

Lunch at Yung Kee Restaurant, Hong Kong

Yung Kee Restaurant, Hong Kong

What's a trip overseas without making new gay friends? I love them gays! I really do. Most of my real-life friends (HUWATTT FRIENDS ?!?!?!) are often married geriatrics, and worse, married geriatrics WITH KIDS. Because of this, I sometimes forget that I'm a young gay person. HUWATTTT YOUNG GAY PERSON? Haha. JK.

ANYHOO. Johannes and Kenneth invited me for lunch at Yung Kee restaurant, famous (apparently) for its roasted goose. No we didn't eat dog or baby pigeons, don't be silly. Click click click!

Philippine Airlines Business Class Lounge

Lounge

The best thing about traveling on business is that it's always, ALWAYS guaranteed I'm the youngest person in the lounge or at the cabin. All the oldies are in their little duty free Burberry (NOT Prorsum!!!) windbreaker cotton jackets etc. LOL.



I'm listening/watching the Elie Saab Fall 2008 Ready to Wear show in my iPod. I love the soundtrack... and I love Kylie!

PS. I think I saw that Miriam Quiambao person. SINO SHAAAAAA? Just kidding.