Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been categorized as “Asia”
A trip to Malaysia has to be a fun and relaxing experience for you. However, to make it perfect, you need to plan it well. And to do that, you need to know a few tricks that will help you avoid possible issues and disappointments. 6 Malaysia Travel Tips Everyone Needs to Know 1. Dress light, but be conservative No …
Pattaya is a colorful and famous beach resort town of Thailand. It is located almost 200 km from Bangkok and is an approachable getaway to revel in sand, sun, and sea. Most famous for its sparkling nightlife and never-seen parties, Pattaya is perceived as a bachelors destination. The truth, however, is that a holiday in Pattaya has a lot to …
Sometime last year, I would be more precise but that would involve deep reflection and arithmetic, two things which I am adamantly opposed to, I took on the scariest job in the world, sort of, as an Extra in a National Geographic documentary about paranormal encounters in Southeast Asia. Extras, in case you are not into movies/films/cinema (fucking weirdo) are those …
It seems like it was only yesterday that I was getting third degree burns hacking my way through a field as a rice harvester in Thailand. There were ceremonies with strange dancing, the customary rice hats, more strange dancing and a token gringo – to celebrate the new rice harvest. Rice is a big deal in Asia. Like a big …
Okay, smile. They stared back. Some stoned faced. Some with a half grimace. Some with sympathy. No really. Smile. You look like you just lost your favorite puppy. Some half grimaces became half-smiles. And some half-smiles turned to absolute scorn. Pity Progress. Surprisingly, I hadn’t taken on an event photography gig before. It is a job you can get anywhere …
In August 2013, I was set to volunteer at Tiger Temple, Southeast Asia’s most controversial tourist attraction, to find my own truth about wild tiger conservation. However, I left after 18 days of volunteering. In previous articles I have highlighted my thoughts after working there for 18 days. Tiger Temple Introduction – The Curious Case of Tiger Temple: a …
In a previous article I outlined the basics of teaching English in Japan: how to find a job, how much you’ll make, what’s expected of you, and so on. So, you’ve found a job, you’ve packed your bags, and your visa is in your passport. Now what? First of all, above anything else you glean from this article, know this: …