Last updated Jul 31, 2021 | First published on Sep 10, 2012 | Malaysia
After nearly seven years on the road, some of which were spent procrastinating on nice islands within my comfort zone, I have decided to face my travel nemesis: India. I promptly grabbed one of the cheap flights to Kuala Lumpur from Bangkok. I’ve got good...
Last updated Nov 16, 2018 | First published on Jul 5, 2010 | Malaysia
Glass breaking. Shouting. The sounds of a struggle. Muffled cries of pain. A crowd had gathered in the busy Chinatown street in front of my hostel to witness a serious ass-kicking. I couldn’t see from where I was sitting, but I could tell by the covered mouths...
Last updated Nov 29, 2018 | First published on Sep 1, 2009 | Malaysia
My last day in Kuala Lumpur. As I was walking down the busy Bukit Bintang strip today, doing my last-minute shopping, burning up my remaining Malaysian ringgit like it was colorful Monopoly money, my head was swirling with thoughts and emotions. I tried to stay 100...
Last updated Nov 7, 2018 | First published on Aug 28, 2009 | Malaysia
Knock. Knock. Knock. Bang! Bang Bang! I woke up like many times before with no idea where I was. When you live a transient life, it can be very disorienting to wake up in the dark thinking your bed and room is oriented the same as it was last week – but its not....
Last updated Nov 15, 2018 | First published on Jul 30, 2009 | Malaysia
A large monkey stepped out on the trail in front of me and showed me some nasty teeth. I could hear the rest of his clan making their moves around me getting into position. Not again. I reached down to grab a nearby stick and he made his move to grab my water bottle....
Last updated Nov 15, 2018 | First published on Jul 21, 2009 | Malaysia
Thump! Thump! Thump! Our fiberglass speedboat was spending more time in the air than in the water. Fifteen of us passengers were holding on for dear life, the ones with suitcases looked scared out of their wits and the rest of us were smiling. Our driver had the...
