Palawan. A world-renowned paradise. I had read and heard so much about it. Heaven on earth. Turquoise waters, white sandy beaches. Quaint fishing villages. Fantastic snorkelling opportunities. Often figuring in “Best of” tourist-related lists. And whilst I have learned with my years of travelling to take such lists with a pinch of salt, as well … Continue reading Palawan Unfiltered: From Stunning Shores to Stark Realities
After Langkawi, Malacca was definitely my least favourite place in Malaysia. I was done with it in my first afternoon there. I couldn’t believe I was staying for three nights. But it was too late to change my plans - I had a bus booked to go to Singapore and I was trying hard not … Continue reading Why Malacca Fell Short of Expectations
This post is a bit of a reflection on the nature of solo travelling, the kindness of strangers on the road and my own limitations when it comes to trusting such kindness. In the first post of Kuala Lumpur, I mentioned a fantastic walking tour I did of the city. The guide was an excellent … Continue reading Solo Travelling and knowing your limits
One of my plans in Kuala Lumpur was to explore art galleries and museums, similar to what I had done in Bangkok. In a way, I was in luck. On the other hand, I was not. Let’s start with the bad news. Similarly to what happened in Georgetown, I struggled to understand opening days and … Continue reading Exploring the artistic scene of Kuala Lumpur
I left the cool temperature of the Cameron Highlands and soon enough I was back to the staggering over 35 degrees Celsius my body had been getting used to since I had come to Malaysia. I was excited - after Bangkok, which I loved, I was finally returning to a big city, where many of … Continue reading From Petronas to Chinatown: Navigating Kuala Lumpur’s Complex Charm
The Winged Bone 