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 Singapore on a Shoe String (Feb 20, 2015) Having explored Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam and Malaysia on my way south, the only country remaining is Singapore - reputed to be the most expensive city in Southeast Asia and the 4th in the world (Forbes). Backpacker forums summarize Singapore this way: Don't even think about it! This sent chills up my spine, specially with my dwindling cash with nothing on the horizon. I had to think many times. Do I cave in and go back to Thailand for $1 meals and $5 dorm beds?...more »» 
The Kuala Lumpur Experience (Jan 21 - Feb 20, 2015) Even though my near-perfect 30-day stay in Kuala Lumpur was marred by a failed police-extortion attempt, everything else was wonderful. I was impressed by their urban infrastructure, I was amazed by their multi-culturalist, I was at ease with their command of English, and overall, I really felt the hard work the tourism people put into their jobs....more »» 
Police Harassment in Kuala Lumpur (Feb 17, 2015) I was walking along the dark section of Lorong Bandar 22 near Jalan Sultan in Chinatown at around 8:30pm when 5 men surrounded me and told me they were the police and demanded that I give them my passport....more »» 
 Visiting Batu Caves of Kuala Lumpur (Feb 18, 2015) Batu Caves is a majestic limestone outcropping just north of Kuala Lumpur and the pilgrimage site by the Hindus who celebrate the annual festival of Thaipusam. The caves have a cathedral-like expanse with monuments of Hindu deities big enough to match it....more »» 
Walking Tour of China Town, Kuala Lumpur (Feb 5, 2015) Kuala Lumpur's China Town is one of the city's bustling districts with frenzied activities all day long - good cheap eats, China wares shopping, hotels, backpacker lodges, tourists, etc. Staying in this area for 16 days gave me a unique glimpse of this vibrant place....more »» 
Breaking New Ground in Kuala Lumpur (Jan 21, 2015) Having spent nearly 4 months in Thailand, Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam, it was time to move on to new ground. Petronas Tower? Malaysia here I come! With a dwindling resource in an expensive metropolis, I was both excited and apprehensive.....more »» 
Visiting Hoi An Ancient Town (Jan 18-21, 2015) Hoi An Ancient Town used to be a thriving international port from the 15th - 19th century and gained status as a UNESCO World Heritage Site for being a perfect example of a well-preserved trading port. The Huffington Post listed it as, 'Top 50 Cities to See in your Lifetime'....more »» 
Exploring the Imperial City of Hue, Vietnam (Jan 16-17, 2015) Hue has long been the citadel of Vietnam's Nguyen Dynasty that ruled the country for 150 years. This is the city of the kings. With its imperial tombs, pagodas and palaces, its has earned its mark as a UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE site.....more »» 
Backpacking Da Nang, Vietnam (Jan 12-16, 2015) Da Nang is voted one of the top 15 world destinations by New York Times. With Da Nang, you also get to visit its neighbors Hue and Hoi An, both compelling places to see and experience. With cheap flights from Hanoi, it was better to fly than to spend a day in a sleeping bus. We alotted 9 days for the 3 destinations - Da Nang, Hue and Hoi An....more »» 
Braving the Hard Knocks of Hai Phong (Jan 9-11, 2015) Hai Phong is not exactly a tourist destination even though they have a fabulous beach. You would hardly see the place on any guide book for backpacking destinations. To the locals in all of Vietnam, Hai Phong conjures imagery of being a two-fisted place. Yes, this is where the tough guys are. North Vietnamese are known to be tough people, but even in the north, Hai Phong commands a higher level of respect. That's my next destination.....more »» 
Boat Cruising on Halong Bay (Jan 8-9, 2015) The pictures of Halong Bay are stamped on every Vietnam tourism campaign - the Chinese Junk cruising on the bay, the eccentric shapes of the monolithic limestone outcroppings topped by dense jungle brush, the massive caves within the islets, etc. Time to pack up again and experience the beauty of this UNESCO World Heritage Site....more »» 
Exploring the Northern Capital of Vietnam - Hanoi (Jan 4-7, 2015) It is said that the people of the north are loud, aggressive and headstrong. If a revolution will happen in Vietnam, it will start from the north. I was equally fascinated at Hanoi's street food culture and its people. I've already toured the west of Vietnam, the south and now, I'll be experiencing the taste of the north....more »» 
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