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ENHANCED NAVIGATION!

17/10/2015

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When I was asked by some Chinese travelers why I was writing this blog, I gave the shortest possible answer I could muster in my limited mandarin.  Mainly because I didn't have the vocabulary to continue the conversation in more philosophical terms!

给自己纪念, 给别人参考

Roughly translated, it means "it serves to facilitate memories for me, and as a reference to others".  Except of course it sounds much more elegant and succint in mandarin.  Everything does.

I realised that I haven't delivered on the "reference" bit, not least from the way the blog is organised - chronologically with no search function or categories.  A reader would have to scroll through NINE pages to get to the very first post!  Heck, I had lost track of the sheer volume of content that has been uploaded over the past few months.

​I've thus spent a rainy evening in Berlin re-organising everything into country-sections, clickable from the Navigation Bar at the very top.  For now, it's split into China, Tibet, Central Asia, Iran, Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon and Turkey.  Clicking on the country button brings up a summary page of relevant blogs, with clickable links.  Also by clicking on the "more" button, the section on Visas and Border Crossings pops up.

​I hope this will be helpful to future visitors.  Let me know if anyone has any ideas on how to make the navigation even more user friendly.  Do however bear in mind that my blogging service, Weebly, does have its limitations in website design and the templates they provide.

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17 Comments
WN
17/10/2015 03:57:52 pm

So thoughtful!

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mel
17/10/2015 11:59:03 pm

that's very considerate! after reading it for a while, i started to type the page number instead of having to scroll, but this is definitely helping!

i somehow think the earlier post of packing list is pretty useful haha..and the general visa requirements by countries.

as for self reference, perhaps having dates in the sub category would give a better overview of journey by sequence when you read this years later :)

and oh , i think i spotted a new selfie there...haha cool!

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Neoh
22/12/2015 05:46:53 pm

Hi Mel and WN, so sorry for the mega late reply. It's been a mad rush since I got back to work! Thanks for the suggestions. Let me look into them and see whether the blog publishing service will allow it.

I'll update the packing list too :)

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Aaron Hee
26/10/2015 09:43:51 am

Hope you safe and having real good fun man!

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Neoh
22/12/2015 05:47:29 pm

Thanks so much Aaron.

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Garrick
9/11/2015 01:49:01 pm

Great sharing. Have fun!

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Neoh
22/12/2015 05:48:04 pm

Thanks Garrick. Hope your new endeavours are working out well!

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Mariusz
1/12/2015 03:43:30 am

Hi Neoh, do you know this blog ? http://www.bemytravelmuse.com
The author also abandoned carrier in banking in order to travel ;)

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Neoh
22/12/2015 05:50:03 pm

Nice one Mariusz! She's definitely a better blogger than me! I must learn how to make my site as impactful as hers.

Unfortunately I'm no longer a full-time blogger, now that I've returned to work. Hopefully I can still find time to write and post pictures.

Back to reality!

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Wei
15/12/2015 11:48:44 pm

How you getting on? Where are you now? Next steps??

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Neoh
22/12/2015 05:51:48 pm

Hi Wei, great to hear from you. I'm back at work - in banking. Am considering how to combine money making and travelling. An elusive combination which not many people get right! After blowing through most of my funds for this trip, I think I'll have to focus on the money making bit for now :(

Hope you're doing well.

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Hovik
7/3/2017 09:03:18 am

I dunno how I came across your website but I found it really interesting... good job. Im jealous

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Neoh
9/3/2017 01:22:37 am

Hi Hovik, thanks for your comment! I created this blog partly to serve as an inspiration and reference to others in hope that they will seek their own adventures. I'm glad you enjoyed reading it and I hope you'll embark on your own journey of discovery in the near future! Take care and travel safe.

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Li Lian
13/1/2021 11:44:25 pm

I chance upon this site when researching for adventures and gosh... I can't rest till I finish reading it.

You have a great master piece here, Neoh. Amazing pictures along with informative and witty narrations.

Cheers!

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