The wonders of Gaya Street, Sabah’s fun time weekly market

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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Food from Sabah, Malaysia: Beef Rendang with Ulam Raja

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 in 2011: abused, raped, plundered & forgotten

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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Food from Sabah Malaysia: Lemon Chicken

Lemon Chicken from Sabah Malaysia It’s sweet without being too sweet. Filling without leaving you overstuffed. Best of all it’s tasty, fresh, crunchy and very enjoyable. Lemon Chicken from Sabahan Borneo in Malaysia is delicious. Taking a look at the everyday food I find in Sabah Lemon Chicken was my first meal in Sabah, Malaysia. …

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Sitting with homeless people in Kota Kinabalu

Tourism vs reality in Kota Kinabalu Malaysia It took me a while to figure something out I walked the streets of Kota Kinabalu. The tourist office denied the existence of the homeless anywhere in the city. It’s not in their training to deal with some asking about this. They only point out touristy thing they …

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Interview with Francis Tapon – world traveler & travel writer

Who is Francis Tapon? It’s very rare I get to come across travelers and writers that make me go  “wow, he’s on a mission to succeed”. Francis Tapon is one of them. Not only has Francis traveled extensively, and is now making a living from it. But he’s also a genuinely nice guy willing to help and …

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