Global Gallivanting

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The Multicultural Melting Pot of Georgetown, Penang

Anna
Perhaps the prime example of multicultural Malaysia in all its rich cultural diversity and fascinating history lies in historical Georgetown in Penang – an island in the north of Peninsula Malaysia, not far from Thailand. Malaysia has a really interesting history and Penang is one of the best places to......

Phnom Penh: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly

Anna
Cambodia’s Capital: Phnom Penh I wasn’t sure what to expect from Cambodia’s capital Phnom Penh. A city dubbed ‘The Pearl of Asia’ during the days of French Indochina but also a place forcefully evacuated by the brutal and extreme madness of the bloody Khmer Rouge regime of 1975 – 1979. Exploring......

Is Hoi An Worth Visiting? My Honest Opinion

Anna
During my trip to Vietnam one of the places I was most excited about visiting was Hoi An. This historic trading port is considered “Vietnam’s most atmospheric and picturesque town” and was voted by Wanderlust magazine as one of the top destinations in the world. After avoiding the touristy Ha Long......

Meandering through Old Malacca

Anna
Morning in Old Malacca – wafts of joss stick smoke from an elaborate, ancient Chinese temple mingles with the smell of sandalwood and a rhythmic banging of drums from a Hindu temple. As the drums reach a crescendo, the hypnotic call to prayer drifts out from the mosque. As I......

Heaven and Hell: Chiang Rai’s White Temple and Black House

Anna
Wat Rong Khun (The White Temple) Wat Rong Khun (or the white temple) in Chiang Rai, Thailand is no ordinary temple. At first glance Wat Rong Khun reminds me of something out of a winter wonderland fairytale as the white, unbelievably elaborate, creation glitters in the bright sunlight. There is......

Exploring Sukhothai – The Birthplace of Siam

Anna
The ancient, ruined city of Sukhothai is believed to be the capital of the first kingdom of Siam (Thailand) and is one of the best places to visit in Thailand to start learning about Thai history and culture. Sukhothai translates as ‘the dawn of happiness’ and was founded by King......

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