Phew. Five days in Sarawak went by in a flash. Must be the mental haze caused by all dat langkau, the local Sarawak liquor-moonshine made from rice. Similar to lao lao from Laos. Started the trip in style – straight from Kuching airport to this local hotel, Telang Usan, the usual pit-stop for a heavy [...]
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Once a year, a three-day party kicks in Damai, the Rainforest World Music Fest. Have attended it about 9 times i think. The early ones were the best – wild bands, great tunes. And lotsa booze. It got strict at around 2006 onwards. Previously you could cart in cooler boxes filled with crates of beer [...]
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This gadget was made for sumtin else, but it’s perfect for drinkers who party on-the-run! Rehydration packs (aka Camelbaks aka cycling bags) are supercool to store n dispense cocktails. It’s basically a slim pack u carry on your back that holds a detachable bladder. A straw leads from the bladder to your mouth, appearing right [...]
I have had an unending supply of great tuak, thanks to my friend Mary Jane – not her real name la. To protect her identity. She’s afraid her front door will be kicked in by a SWAT Team or hordes of tuak junkies. She’s been with me at Sarawak many times for the world music [...]
