I arrived to Khao Lak on Christmas day. In Khao Lak I met my girl friend and her parents and family friends. I stayed eight nights in a very nice resort. I didn´t know before that if I cross the border to Thailand by buss or by boat, I can stay only for 15 days. That´s why I had to do visa run to Malaysia and flight back to get 30 days more. We went to Similan Islands to snorkel on 26th of dec. Similan Islands were very beautiful and we snorkeled in many nice s...

I arrived to Koh Lipe on 20th after 10am and I was stoked when I saw the beach. I was supposed to see Lauri and two friends of his. I knew that they were staying somewhere in last bungalows on the beach. I walked five minutes and then I saw boys (Lauri, Jani & Martin). Then we went to our bungalows (I shared a bungalow with an Englishman, Martin). I had some Tiger Beers with me and we started to chat and drink those beers. Our bungalows were in very quiet pla...

Ok…back in business. I arrived to Penang on 18th of dec. I was tired but it was great feeling when I got out of the plain and felt the heat. I didn´t look any information beforehand about to how to get to Langkawi Island. First I went to the information desk and they said that I have to take a bus to the centre and there is a ferry to Langkawi on next morning. I went to the centre and looked for a cheap accommodation. I went to the first motel and one room for...

Russia is maybe not the best country for a traveler. There are not many hostels except in St. Petersburg and Moscow (and they are also quite expensive). I read from my Lonely Planet that there are only hotels in Vladivostok and there are no budget accommodations available. I arrived to Vladivostok on Tuesday morning and I had my flight from Vladivostok on Wednesday at 3pm. I was thinking to sleep in airport if I don´t find any cheap accommodation. Maria promised...

On one evening Sergei asked if I wanted to have dinner with him and one babushka (old lady). Table was once again full of delicious traditional Russian food. We ate different kind of salads, meat stuffed blinis (like lettu in Finland), salted cucumbers, fat, liver, fish and dessert. The old lady was very kind and her offerings were great! Russians were very generous and they wanted to share everything what they got. I had with me some candies (salmiakki) and alco...