Asia

Langkawi Island Paradise

Sweat dripped down my back and coated my arms. The sun beat down relentlessly as I searched for the shady part of the sidewalk. I had only been outside a few minutes; already, I was drenched.  Air temperatures in Malaysia usually hover around 95-105 degrees Fahrenheit with 80-90% humidity. After spending a week sweating in […]

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Unique Malaysia

No matter how many different countries I visit, I’m always surprised at how different they are from each other. Each country has its own rhythm. It is difficult to put into words. While Vietnam reminded me a lot of Guatemala, it was also uniquely Vietnam. The borders between countries often feel arbitrary to me, and

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Assorted Adventures in Vietnam

To summarize my experience in Vietnam on motorbike is really hard. The experience is not made up of just one or two simply expressed stories. Instead it is made up of a bunch of little experiences, each evoking a different emotion. It is because of the varied nature of these little experiences that I feel

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On the Move to Vietnam

After weeks of stagnation, things are moving and shaking around here.  Oh man, I needed to stay still these past 7 weeks! Catching a cold and hurting my foot while in Sydney were loud and clear signs that my body needed a rest.  Also while in Sydney, I spontaneously bought the book You Are Here

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