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Why Kuala Lumpur might be my favourite transit city

July 5, 2017

Kuala Lumpur is not an instant charmer. Dirty, smelly, hot and (sometimes) smoggy, for many people it falls into the category of just a transit hub to other destinations. I’ve visited KL many times, whether it be on a holiday, or as part of a layover, and I’ve grown more and more in love with … More Why Kuala Lumpur might be my favourite transit city

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serving a durian at a vietnamese market

All about durian – the king of stinky fruits

November 4, 2013

It’s the size of a soccer ball, a stinky medieval morning star of a fruit covered in thorns; the durian. They’re found in many South East Asian markets, on small roadside stalls, or piled up on the back of a motorbike zooming through the streets of Ho Chi Minh City.

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Sketch of a vietnamese boat on the mekong delta

Visiting the Mekong floating markets in an empty boat

September 2, 2013

We were an hour too late. The market at Vinh Long took place on the waters of the Mekong Delta, the dramatic labyrinth of rivers, canals and islets that signal the end of South East Asia’s longest river, the Mekong. Boats heavily laden with fresh produce congregated near Vinh Long. But it was over.

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Sketch of a bronze crocodile shaped cannon in Borneo

The best (and worst) things about Malaysia and Vietnam

September 5, 2012

My first time backpacking in South East Asia made me analyze two standout countries. Part adventure, part relaxation, but mostly just sheer madness, here are some of the best and worst of Malaysia and Vietnam!

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Motorcycles: The best way to see Sapa

May 28, 2012

J and I sat at the long, wooden table, set with chopsticks, chilli sauces and pieces of raw meat and bamboo shoots. I smiled at the H’mong tribeswoman sitting next to me, and she smiled back. To our right was the fruit and vegetable markets, trading piles of fresh produce beneath canopies of tin and tarpolean. To … More Motorcycles: The best way to see Sapa

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