The devil’s in the details: How TripAdvisor ruins travel
It was our last night in Arequipa, Peru, and after a week of brain-tenderizing Spanish lessons, we decided to treat ourselves to a nice dinner. We wan... Continue reading →
Photo essay: People sleeping in public – Southeast Asia
Our pals at Nomad Is Beautiful run a monthly thematic photo essay featuring images of people performing an activity. When I saw the first one of these... Continue reading →
Makan, lah? A Malaysian snack attack
Indian murtabak. Fried keoy teow. Nyonya laksa. Peranakan kari kapitan. Malaysians love to makan (eat) several times a day, and eating at hawker stall... Continue reading →
Jungle dreaming: National parks of the Malay Peninsula
The word 'jungle' used to conjure for me images of sweaty adventurers macheting their way through the undergrowth to a secret temple, overgrown with l... Continue reading →
Skewers, milk, and incense: Thaipusam in Penang, Malaysia
Timing couldn't have been more perfect. By accident we arrived in George Town, Malaysia, the day before Thaipusam, one of the busiest times in this UN... Continue reading →
Lunar New Year in Malaysia: 9 discoveries
Today is a special day around the world. Of course, it's Valentine's Day in the United States. It's also the full moon, which actually occurs at 7:53 ... Continue reading →
