This guest post is from long time Malaysian based contributor, Teh Chin Liang. Less than 4 nautical miles from the shore of Marang – a sleepy fishing town on the east coast of peninsula Malaysia, lies a beautiful marine park island surrounded by stunning turquoise waters and pristine sandy beaches. The sand is powdery soft and the texture is … [Read more...]
A transcontinental train that transcends the frontiers between West and East – Bucharest to Istanbul
Thank you to Teh Chin Liang for this guest post. Casting one last glance at the charming old streets and striking neo-Gothic buildings in Bucharest, I took a brisk stroll, with a heavy backpack strapped to my shoulder, slowly navigating my way to the train station. From there, I was about to embark on a long-haul overnight journey to … [Read more...]
How to Become a Traveler
Sometimes people asked me how I became a traveler. It started with a college sponsored Biology related trip to Costa Rica. This was my first time outside of the United States and everything was a new experience for me. Starting with the language. Then the food. Jungle - warm ocean water? I had never experienced that before in my life. Meeting new … [Read more...]