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KL Snapshots

August 12, 2016 • 1 Comment

Last weekend I visited Kuala Lumpur for the first time. Despite the short stay I must say that I prefer it to Singapore for a few reasons. First, it has a nice vibe that nicely combines the needs of a modern technopolis with some serious street photography grit. Secondly, it has a more gentle social stratification that allows for easier engagement...

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A short stop in Java

August 11, 2016 • 2 Comments

Recently I had the opportunity to visit the island of Java in Indonesia. My original destination was the town of Yogyakarta, not quite the typical Indonesian tourist hotspot. Most tourists visit Bali/ Lombok and, if they visit Java, stay on the western side near Jakarta or the east near Surabaya and volcanic Mount Bromo (currently smoking). This is...

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Lau Pa Sat

July 25, 2016 • Leave a Comment

I visited Lau Pa Sat yesterday - a 24 hour street food market located at the site of an older Victorian market in the Central Business District of Singapore. The aromas and tastes were fantastic. In many ways this is the best way to savour the local cuisine of Singapore. The Menu Spinner The Order Taker The Satay Griller

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Visiting the Juggernaut

July 24, 2016 • Leave a Comment

After relocating to Singapore this year, I find I am able to visit India more frequently. My first stop was Calcutta, in which I have not experienced the monsoon in more than 12 years. But while the weather held much foreboding, it held up well. It was relatively cool and despite the lack of rain the humidity was not stifling. One Wednesday afterno...

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