Tag: Malaysia

Cuisine, Culture and Cows: Lessons in Malaysia

Cuisine, Culture and Cows: Lessons in Malaysia

| June 10, 2012 | 1 Reply

Part of what makes travelling such an enriching experience is learning to navigate the cultural minefields of societies that differ to the one you grew up in. This is fun, frustrating, and ultimately fulfilling, as I was to find out during a recent stint in Malaysia, where I learnt many lessons, and these are the top [...]

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Contemplations of a Castaway

Contemplations of a Castaway

| January 26, 2012 | 2 Replies

There is often a certain stigma attached to spending time on a desert island, one that usually involves storms and wrecks and volleyballs named Wilson. My experience with such a location, though perhaps less dramatic than Shakespeare would have it, was nonetheless an adventure worth a few words. Setting off in the wee small hours, [...]

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