Interview with André Brugiroux: Great Modern Traveler awardee

Defining what it means to be a great modern traveler It’s quite hard to define a great traveler in today’s world. What makes them so special compared to others? Duration, a cause, the route, perhaps even the marketing behind the person? I certainly have my criteria surrounding The Great Modern Travelers Award. However once in while you …

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My two favorite drinks in Malaysia: 100Plus meets Zam Zam Cola from Iran

100Plus, one of best drinks in Malaysia or South East Asia No, this is not some sponsored commercial post, I wish it was. No matter, I still want to document 100Plus as it really has had a positive impact on my travels in South East Asia. It’s also my penultimate post about food and drink …

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Shoe removal in Malaysia and Asia: my pet hate

How important is taking your shoes off in Asia? Removing footwear is a cultural custom in Asia. At least indoors. In people’s homes and houses I understand this perfectly. But, in hotels and guest houses? It’s one of the most irritating things I’ve come across … My non-foot fetish Anyone who’s been reading my journals from around about the Turkey travel …

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Food from Sabah Malaysia: Chocolate Waffle

Chocolate Waffle from Sabah, Malaysia Okay, a chocolate waffle can be from anywhere in the world! But, here in Malaysia it seems like the people of Sabah have adopted the chocolate waffle as their own. On any street where there are people selling food, you are sure to find a vendor offering up fresh waffles with all …

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Climbing the minaret of Sabah State Mosque

Visiting Sabah state mosque in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia Surely the State mosque of Kota Kinabalu would be easier to find than a Kota Kinabalu’s city mosque? A grouchy bus driver could not get the concept I wanted to visit the state mosque at all. It involved some references to Allah and some gentle persuasion from …

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