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A Visit to Kapitan Keling Mosque in George Town, Penang
In all of my travels I have visited countless places of religious worship. I have visited stunning Catholic churches in Italy, sparkling Buddhist temples in Thailand, wooden monasteries in the Himalayas and interesting Chinese and [...]
Photo Essay: Walking the Sunday Market in Chiang Mai, Thailand
Every Sunday afternoon in Chiang Mai, Thailand, Rachadamnoen Rd - the main street through the Old City - is closed off to all traffic to become one big long night market. From the central area [...]
Khoo Kongsi Clanhouse in George Town, Penang
Some of the most interesting historic attractions in George Town, Malaysia, are the beautiful Chinese clanhouses around the city. The Chinese immigrants who came to Penang in the 18th and 19th centuries developed "Clans" based [...]
A Taste of India in Penang, Malaysia
As with all of the destinations that I visited during my six month journey through Southeast Asia, every day in Penang started with a walk. The only question was what direction I would head in [...]
Backpacker’s Travel Guide to Si Phan Don (4000 Islands), Laos
Si Phan Don (4000 Islands) is situated right in the south of Laos, in the stretch of Mekong River that borders Cambodia. Here, the Mekong River splits into a maze of different channels covering a [...]
Photo Journey Through Pinang Peranakan Mansion in George Town, Malaysia
Located on Lebuh Gereja, right in the heart of George Town, Malaysia, Pinang Peranakan Mansion is one of the greatest examples of the extravagant Chinese Courtyard homes that were common among the rich merchants of [...]
