Problems in the slums of Kota Kinabalu The ax man cometh (part 1 of the slums of Kota Kinabalu) Faced with an ax wielding teenager, three of his friends and an excitable drunk behind me; I stood my ground. Getting excited or angry does not work in situations like this. I still wasn’t sure whether …
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Visiting the amazing slums around Kota Kinabalu Sabah, Malaysia Yes, I find myself once again, attracted too, and visiting slum areas. This time in Sabah, Malaysia. At first glance this pristine tourist town seems devoid of such areas. But, they await just a short bus ride away. And, the story behind them is fascinating. The non …
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Murtabak from Sabah Malaysia – Arabian food in Sabah? Murtabak has its routes within the Arab world, and is one of my favourite foods in Sabah, Malaysia. Yes, more food that’s not “pure” Sabahan. But, this is what I find commonly on the ground here. Any nation with a cultural diverse background is bound to inherit its dining habits too. …
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Gaya Street Sunday Market is worth the visit I’ve a tainted view of markets. They are either very local. Or, if hyped up a lot – very touristy. Just stay in the city to see it. The Italian pizza maker told me. Yes, I’m cheating on Malaysian food already and taking a break. Actually the …
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Beef Rendang and Ulam Raja Straight from a local cafe, I came across a seriously filling plate of Beef Rendang and Ulam Raja from Sabah Malaysia Beef Rendang has is origins in Indonesia, just don’t tell anyone in Malaysia as it’s one of the favorites in Sabah (source: wikipedia). And, I can taste why. Strips of beef are cooked …
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Nepal is one of the few countries I have hope for It’s a country like no other I’ve visited. A cross between old and new. Centuries old cities mixed with new society and a blend of otherworldly qualities. On the outside it’s a great place to travel, hike, find solace, enjoy, experience. Stay a little longer, see beyond …
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My step by step guide on how to travel overland into Nepal, from either India or Tibet, is now live and available on my resources page. Or, if you like to visit the guide directly you can by clicking the following link: How to travel overland to Nepal
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