The secret to people’s feelings about Jakarta is in its nickname, “The Big Durian.”
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Are the Cameron Highlands Worth a Trip?
A couple days in the Cameron Highlands on your way between Kuala Lumpur and Penang is absolutely a good idea, if only because it’s en route. On the other hand, you should be prepared for what to expect.
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The Importance of Photography in Blogging
In all spheres of blogging, whether it’s travel or even more niche topics like cooking, having photographs is one of the most critical components when piecing together good content.
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Is Pokhara Overrated?
I had a lot of expectations of Pokhara by the time I finally began exploring it, which might explain why I found it so profoundly overrated.
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Road, Wing, Human
The tourist trail is sometimes more enlightening than the philosopher’s path.
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Three Marvelous Days in Moscow
Three days in Moscow provided me a nuanced impression of the city, albeit one I want to build upon with future visits.
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Battle of the Bornean Cities
I found the states of Sabah and Sarawak—and, in particular, their capitals of Kota Kinabalu and Kuching—to be completely different.
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What to Do With 48 Hours in Hobart
If you only have 48 hours in Hobart, you simply won’t be able to fit everything in. But this list will give you the best chance of seeing the best of the best.
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How Not to Fuck Up Asia’s Most Epic Island Day Trip
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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How to Get a Russia Visa
One of the many reasons I held off visiting Russia as long as I did was the complicated visa process.
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