Testing of e-mail Post

If e-mail can make a post in this blog, it would be wonderful.

This is a post made by e-mail, it just a test.

New Discovery on Visas

We discovered Malaysia Ministry of Foreign Affair (http://www.kln.gov.my/?m_id=55), which will display countries that need Visa application if enter with Malaysian Passport.

Who are these crazzz?

Many of our friends says, 'How on earth you can get support, if people don't even know your crazy face?'

True! This should have been done earlier...

'And now, Kent Lo and Monica Tay will now proudly present themselves.'

The one on the right is - Kent Lo, born in Sarawak, Malaysia, a journalist in local Chinese newspaper who had deep enthusiasm in travel.

When he first met his wife, Monica Tay, a girl born in Malacca, also a Journalist, they had the same dream and eager to travel around the world through different way.

Travel - the catalyst that united them and tied them together.

They cleared the first stage, now they plan their tour and tour their plan, step by step in realizing the dream they share.

The 5W & 1H

What?
We are bringing our lovely Myvi 1.0 SR for a joyride.

Where?
Our trip will begin in Jonker Street, Malacca, Malaysia, and the final destination should be in Rome, Italy.

When?
1st March, 2008 is a day in history, where our journey begins.

Why?
Call attention to every soul on earth that ‘explore the world is the gate to success’.

Who?
Lovely couple, Kent Lo and Monica Tay, will be in the journey. Youth society would be the target group we shall meet along the trip.

How?
The whole journey would be overland, with Myvi 1.0 SR, supported by the information we gathered, include road map, border crossing, visas, country profile, etc.
It would be Malaysia – Thailand – Laos – China – India – Nepal – India – Pakistan – Afghanistan – Iran – Turkey – Greece – Bulgaria – Turkey – Iran – Pakistan – India – Myanmar – Thailand – Malaysia

Total Expenses - 15,000 USD

We've figured out the total expenses we need for the trip is 15,000 USD (about RM 57,000), not include the liability.

Break down of the budget:

• Fuel = 3,600 USD (Consumption= 15km/L; 30,000km need 2,000L; 1.8USD/L)
• F&B = 4,050 USD (5 USD/meal; 9 months x 30 days x 3 meals = 810 meals)
• Car Maintainance = 900 USD (100 USD/service; 30,000km / 5,000km = 6 services; misc = 300USD)
• Accommodation = 2,700 USD (10 USD / night; 9 months x 30 days = 270 nights)
• Visas = 1,400 USD (100 USD / country; journey thru 14 countries)
• Toll & Miscellaneous = 2,000 USD (communication & emergency use)

Finance & budget is biggest challenge

When talk about travel, finance and budget is one of the biggest challenge.

The monthly installment we need to serve during the trip (9 months): RM 13,050.00

• Perodua Myvi 1.0 SR: RM 700.00 monthly x 9 months = RM 6,300.00
• Apartment Mortgage: RM 350.00 monthly x 9 months = RM 3,150.00
• Personal Insurance: RM 400.00 monthly x 9 months = RM 3,600.00

30,000 km with Perodua Myvi 1.0 SR : Malaysia-Europe (2008)

Traveling around the world is always a big dream for mankind, selecting the comfortable way become a great challenge.

As we all know, travel by aero plane, vassal, train or shoestring is quite common in this century. Thereby, set up a journey from Malaysia to Europe by driving lovely owned car, Perodua Myvi 1.0 SR (as picture shown), become something fascinating and charming for us.

We made up our mind on the following route:

Malaysia – Thailand – Laos – China – India – Nepal – India – Pakistan – Afghanistan – Iran – Turkey – Greece – Bulgaria – Turkey – Iran – Pakistan – India – Myanmar – Thailand – Malaysia. (map by google earth.)

In case we having trouble with border crossing, alternative route would be in replace: If we can’t get through Myanmar overland, then India – China – Laos – Thailand will be the alternative.

* Call attention to everyone that ‘exploring the world is the gate to success’.

With the support of family members, friends, yours and every single soul in the nation, we gain confidence in accomplishing this mission.