One of the best ways to explore the diverse culture of Georgetown is to use your taste buds. As you can imagine, the conflagration of multiple cultures with rich, delicious and unique cuisines has made it a destination for those who don't shy away from trying different foods. From Chinese to Indian, Malay and Nyonya … Continue reading Georgetown, Penang – a place for foodies, street art explorers & cat lovers
After three weeks of beach destinations, and my poor experience in Langkawi, I was incredibly excited to get to Penang and explore its UNESCO-listed capital, Georgetown. Yet, when I got there, my excitement was quickly abated by the suffocating heat. The sun here seemed to shine differently, in an aggressive way I hadn't experienced yet. … Continue reading Penang, Malaysia – Exploring Georgetown’s Heritage
After a busy morning visiting the Grand Place and the Wat Phra, I paused for a little bit to have lunch. All the restaurants in this area were quite busy, but looking for a good one was an excellent opportunity to explore beyond the main attractions. The backstreets, side streets and hidden alleys and a … Continue reading Wat Arun and Golden Mount: Must-See Sunset Spots in Bangkok
After my amazing stay at the Elephant Conservation Centre (ECC), I headed to the capital of Laos – the city of Vientiane. I had no expectations about it. From my research it was a place that needed only two days of my attention and that is exactly how much I gave it. The result: I … Continue reading Meet Vientiane, the small capital of Laos with a strong French influence
Whilst in Laos, I was exposed to a hard reality - that of the devastating aftermath of the Secret War in Laos, a bombing campaign by the U.S. during the Vietnam War. Over 80 million unexploded bombs still pose a threat, especially to children. The UXO Visitor Centre in Luang Prabang raises awareness and highlights the ongoing impact on the Laotian people.
The Winged Bone 