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Change of Plans

October 24, 2013

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As I set my bags down in a bungalow on Koh Samui it was a relief to finally be oceanside after months of romping around Burma and India (not that I’m complaining). I had tentative plans for the next few months. Armed with a work visa, I would fly to Australia in a few weeks […]

Malaysia and Singapore

October 20, 2013

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Malaysia is an interesting place; more developed than most of Southeast Asia. It’s also a Muslim country and I was there during Ramadan, which was an experience let me tell you. I took the train in Thailand down to Sungai Kolok and then walked across the border. I was advised by nearly everyone I spoke […]

diving and debauchery in the Thai islands

October 20, 2013

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In January I arrived in Bangkok with one night booked in a hostel and no plans. I wanted to travel in Thailand for a bit, so the next question was: do I go north or south? I chose north. Since this was the beginning of my trip and I reasoned that were I to begin […]

Back in action

October 20, 2013

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Hola mis amigos, It’s been a while, nearly 3 months by my count. Apologies to those who’ve been checking my blog regularly only to see “Final Notes From Burma” at the top of the page. But make no mistake my friends, I’m back and hear to stay. At present I write to you, my intrepid […]