It was during my first trip to Thailand that I experienced Songkran Festival—the celebration of the traditional Thai New Year. To welcome the new solar year, Thailand hosts a 3-day water festival during the hottest month of the year. Locals and tourists alike participate in massive public water …
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Introvert Traveller: Lessons From a Lazy Week in Malaysia
Of the twelve days I was in Malaysia earlier this year, I spent a week holed up in my hotel room. I spent a couple of days watching thrillers and horror movies on Netflix, a few nights watching late night TV, and a good few hours immersed in a Warren Buffet feature (you have to see it!). I am an …
Eating Cheap in the Philippines
Eating cheap in any foreign country can be a struggle. When you’re new to a place it’s hard to figure out what or where anything is. However, eating cheap in the Philippines is fairly simple. Just follow two rules: Cook when you can. Eat where locals eat. Just like in your home …
