The Lonely Planet story

Synopsis Tony and Maureen Wheeler established Lonely Planet Publications in the basement of a terrace house in Sydney in 1973, to self-publish a modest travel guide, Across Asia on the Cheap. Going boldly where no other travel publisher had ventured, their aim was to cater for a new generation of independent, budget-conscious travellers long before the advent of mass tourism. From these humble beginnings the company has grown into an international publisher with more than 400 employees, 250 writers, offices on three continents, more than 600 titles in print and annual sales of over six million books. A unique mix of autobiography, corporate history and travel book, The Lonely Planet Story traces the Wheelers' personal story as well as the development of their extraordinary successful business. It offers fascinating insights into some of the beautiful and bizarre places they have visited - with a spirit of adventure that has made them, according to New York Daily News, 'the specialists in guiding weird folks to weird places'.

I bought this book in KLIA when I flighted to NZ last month: the lonely planet story.

It has inspired me to stay in NZ and keep traveling after a year instead of staying for Malaysia. It reminds me to keep traveling, having a fun life and doing what you like. May be I should not put earning money as my priority in my life. It is not what I really looking forward. I wish my life can keep moving around the world and I can find someone who can do this with me.

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Graduation and South Island Trip

13th March 2008 was a big day for me, after 3 years study I finally finish my bachelor degree and attended the graduation ceremony. The bonus was my mum, dad and sis could attend my graduation. It was a bit rush and a bit tired, but I GRADUATED!


Now I understand why people say that it is so good to be a student. Before, I felt stressed on my study and grade. But now the stress from life is like 100 times more than that. Be a student, you just need to study hard then you will get the result. However, now I am not sure what I will get out of my decision. I am not sure am I do the right thing? Will I regret in the future? I really not sure.

I have do a lot of thinking. I keep changing my mind. No matter how I think I still could not make decision. The decision I made at the end just because I have to make. After a big circle, I go back to the same point, I was not move forward and I wasted a lot of time and money during the turning. I can't afford to make any changes again, either emotion or financial. I am exhausted. I even can't feel if I happy with my decision now.

So what at the end?
I decided to stay in NZ if I can get the visa by next week. I will work very very hard to earn back all my lost in the last few months.
After two months, I will move down to Wellington for MC (National position in AIESEC).
After a year, I will go for another internship. Somewhere around the world.
Then? I have no idea now.

Am I do the right thing?

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I am going to Bungy again........

I just booked the world highest Bungy - Nevis Bungy!!!! It is really high - 134m. I have done bungy two years ago in Taupo, it is only 50m+ I was so excited at that time!!!!

Then the next crazy stuff I did was in Japan. I rode the world highest, longest and largest rolar-coaster!!! In that 3.5 minutes, it was so much fun but of course I was a bit scared during the time. But I am proud I did it. After that, we were going to challenge the 90 degree rolar-coaster. I have a second though after the first crazy experience, I was quite worry. But I told my it might be the only chance I can do it, or I may be not brave enough to do it in the future. So JUST DO IT! And it was not that bad and it was fun! A highlight of my Japan trip!

The longest (3.5min), the tallest (75m), the scariest (only know when u up there!)

I did it! I did it!

90degree roller coaster!

My mum and my sis are coming to NZ next week. We are going to South Island for a trip. I has been a long time I didn't travel with my family. Especially this trip was organised by me and it is going to be a lot of fun! My sister is planning to do Bungy! (of course if you come to NZ, you have to do it!) I was searching this activity in Queenstown (the adventure city of NZ). They have the highest Bungy Jump in the world!!!! So since you are going to jump why don't do the coolest one!

I just booked it. But when I look at the video and photos, actually I am quite scared... OMG!! am I going to do this again.. I know I will do it! It may be the last time I stay in NZ so why NOT!! ahhhhhhhh.............................. I will tell you how I feel!

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