Touring Muscat with An (Asian!) Expat Friend
No one seemed to mind being sent to Muscat. That alone created a feeling of intrigue in me, for the Sultanate of Oman. Let me explain. I work with a lot of international professionals....
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The Non-Honeymoon Maldives Introduction
When I decided to join the MWSRP project in the Maldives, I faced a hesitation that probably only other females would guess. And that was: Would I feel absolutely stupid and awkward, going to the...
Nepal Travel Logistics: What It Costs If You Can’t Be Bothered
I did a lot of reading about Nepal travel before I went in August. During this preparation time, I found several helpful articles by backpackers describing how much it costs to get taxis and SIM...
Your Perfect Perhentian Islands Beach – by Zodiac Sign!
Every now and again, I am asked by friends new and old for Perhentian Islands beach recommendations, based on my time there volunteering across 2015-2016. Aside from mentioning those resorts which have good sustainability habits...
That Time When I Took the Plastic Free April Challenge
When I left for Nepal, it was at the conclusion of #plasticfreeJuly and #noplasticJuly that had been going on in quite a few Facebook groups worldwide! So I thought on my return from my...
Nepal & India: My Parallel Packing List
This article is not about the packing list for what I am carrying in my backpack. For that, I am grateful to have had the benefit of other travellers, and the network of travellers...
To The Awesome Whitewater Rapids of Gopeng!
I’m not entirely sure how it happened. But this one time, my plans to go to Gua Tempurung for some caving somehow turned into whitewater rafting in Gopeng. And it was awesome! My colleague...
7 Megalith Sites of Melaka: The Walkthrough
This post provides directions for the 7 megalith sites in Melaka that the Teja team found during our 2016 historical hunt! This is a companion post to the article 7 Megalith Sites of Melaka: The...
A Malaysian’s Handy Tips to Explore Malacca
If you’re visiting Malaysia, and planning an itinerary from Kuala Lumpur, chances are Malacca (spelled ‘Melaka’ in Malay) is in the running. Dubbed Malaysia’s Historical City, it is a joint UNESCO Heritage City together...
