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danalasta

"LIFE'S A JOURNEY, NOT A DESTINATION"

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dana govind

62 / Male

Subang Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia

About danalasta

Respected Member | Member since 9th Oct 05

Citizenship: Malaysia
Website: http://www.geographic-expeditions.com
Occupation: Media Consultant
About danalasta:

A Malaysian,currently with NAM (Non Aligned Movement)News Network. Prior to this served as media consultant to UNDP-GEF Funded Peat Swamp Forest Conservation Project.Took on these jobs after 30 years as a journalist/editor with a print media. Writing & travelling have always been my greatest passions.When I travel, I focus on understanding the lifestyle,etc of indigenous people, cultures, socio-economic issues, environment & conservation.Basically allocentric in nature,I enjoy meeting up with people along the way...Should our paths cross,let's help to build bridges...of friendship!

 Hobbies:

Travelling aside,I love gardening (herbal plants),
meditation,caving...well anything that's adventurous and keeps me on the move.

Favourite places:

Hmmm...the world is an oyster...but, hey, may be Patagonia, Laos, Kerala, Orissa, NZ...

Activity : photos (93) forum (481) guide (0) blog (7) diary (1) trips (10)

Latest Blog Entry

Feeling guilty about photographing people?

Posted by danalasta | 13th December 2005

The stoat charms its prey by performing a strange ritual outside a rabbit warren. With its gyration, writhing and twirls, it attracts a fascinated audience of rabbits who become bewitched by the show. While dancing,the stoat gets closer to its unwitting prey and then, without warning it ends its show and dispatches a member of the audience with a bite to the neck. What a deliberate and deadly ploy!

Now, what has the stoat got to do with photography, you may ask? Well, be like a stoat... bring out the acting skills in you... charm your subject, get closer, take your shots and move on... a deadly ploy, ugh? But wait...


[i]A lot of travellers often feel guilty about photographing people(strange faces?) in a strange land... they take the picture and run. Why? I see people notice me and I drop the camera,hang out a while, make friendly gestures and get closer. Then I take some more pictures. The secret is you have to pull down the camera and keep eye contact. You have to b

Continued | Travellerspoint Photoguide

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Most Recently Visited

Myanmar

31 Aug 2006 - 30 Sep 2006

From Yangoon, I headed to Taungoo to visit the elephant camp, and then on to Inle to witness the Pagoda Festival. From here I headed to Namhsan via Mandalay, Pyin Oo Lwin 7 Hsipaw. This was the highlight of my trip - Namhsan is as far as the Myanmar Govt would also foreigners to visit.It was a bone jarring ride on a motor bike after which I headed for Kyaukse to witness the Dummy Elephant Festival, and then on to Mandalay to witness the Full Moon Festival at Mandalay Hill. My trip then took me to Bagan before returning to Yangoon.

Trips

Myanmar September 2006

Sep 2006 - Oct 2006

Visiting: Myanmar.

Vietnam December 2005

Dec 2005 - Jan 2006

Visiting: Vietnam.

Thailand October 2005

Oct 2005

Visiting: Thailand.

All Trips by danalasta (10)

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Malaysia

Hi folks, As for the touristic attractions, I will leave you to browse thru the guidebooks. But if you want to know and do more...nature,rainforest,caves,river boat ride,trust me. Maybe you want to spend some time in Loagan Bunut National Park (Miri),Klias Wetlands (Sabah), Endau Rompin Park (Johor), or unheard areas like Sg Bebar for a blackwater experience & wrinkled hornbill watching...Feel free.

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Asia

Have backpacked to India, Nepal,Philippines, Indonesia. But I am a frequent backpacker to Thailand, Laos & Cambodia...been to these countries several times.The most recent ones are listed below. will be more than glad to offer some ideas if you have plans to visit the lesser known areas in these countries. Does Luang Namtha Biodiversity Conservation Area(Laos),Yeak Loam Commune (Ban Lung Cambodia),Sipien Valley (Laos) & Kong Chiam (Thailand) strike as adrenalin-pumping places to you ? Then we are on the same wave length!

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