My decision to make a day trip from Kota Kinabalu to the remote island of Bohey Dulang was significantly outside the bounds of a standard “adventure.”
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Is Thailand Cheap?
Is Thailand still cheap? That’s very much in the eye of the beholder.
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Malaysia, Truly Asia. Does vanity get better fed than that?
Continue ReadingThree Days in Kuala Lumpur
The truth of my history here (which I’ll explain in the body of this post) is complicated. Thankfully, enjoying three days in Kuala Lumpur is not.
Continue ReadingTurning 32 in Kuala Lumpur
The truth of my history here (which I’ll explain in the body of this post) is complicated. Thankfully, enjoying my Kuala Lumpur itinerary is not.
Continue ReadingCircling The Whirlpool’s Edge
Everyone, deep in their hearts, is waiting for the end of the world to come.
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Three days in Matsumoto is a great respite, even if you think you don’t need one.
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Kathmandu is an enjoyable city and a great introduction to Nepal, even if you can’t manage to find a motorcycle-riding bad boy to help you navigate the terrible traffic.
Continue ReadingHow to Trek to Everest Base Camp Without Going Broke
The good news is that there’s a way to trek to Everest Base Camp that puts more rupees in the pockets of the guides and porters who help you get there. The better news? This way is also much, much cheaper for you.
Continue ReadingThree Outstanding Days in Osaka
Osaka might only be Japan’s third-largest city, but in many ways, it’s the most enjoyable.
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