Even though we were only in Siem Reap for five full days, it has turned out to be the most special place for me so far this year. A lot of it…
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Little Pheng’s Tour of Kampong Phluk
On our second day in Siem Reap, we went Tonle Sap (Great Lake) and Kampong Phluk (Floating Village commune). After checking our tickets, the attendant told a young boy to take us…
Getting Out of Tiong Nam
The evening I decided to stop my acupuncture treatment, we took the Monorail to my old neighborhood in Kuala Lumpur (KL). That’s where I lived until I was four; before my mother,…
I’m So Thankful For Roslan!
When we were in Kuala Lumpur last month, the chronic tingling in my left arm was so excruciating that I went to the first acupuncturist that had a good online review. However,…
Kek Lok Si
Usually, when we take Grab to a faraway place or if we have luggage, Kenric would tip the driver. When we were about to reach the Buddhist temple, Kek Lok Si, halfway…
Breakfast of the Gods
Thanks to the generous parents of my friend who lives in Perth, Australia, Kenric and I had three really wonderful meals in Kuching, Sarawak. Sarawak is very famous for Sarawak Laksa. It’s…
Niah National Park and Gua Niah
We hired a driver to take us from Miri to Niah National Park and then, drop us off in Bintulu; all three places are in the Malaysian state of Sarawak. I had…
A Water Taxi Tour Through Kampong Ayer
Kampong Ayer may be one of the few attractions in Brunei, but this 600-year-old “Water Village” is the world’s largest settlement on water. Currently, there are about 13,000 people who live in…
Sinalau Bakas below Mount Kinabalu
We hired the young man who was our Grab driver, Elliott, to take us to Kinabalu Park. You may recall seeing a video of the beautiful Mount Kinabalu with annoying screaming in…
No Alcohol Sold in Brunei
The alarm went off at 6:00 am and we were at the bus station by 7:20 for the 8:00 am bus. Not long after arriving at the station, I heard, “Caren, what…