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I am a freelance travel writer/photographer and have had over 120 travel articles published in English, Malay, Arabic and Chinese. I have authored and/or photographed 10 books.

  • Hometown

    Christchurch, New Zealand

  • Location now

    Malacca, Malaysia

  • Work published

    My articles and photographs have been published in Malaysia, Hong Kong, China, USA, Sri Lanka, United Arab Emirates, Brunei, Singapore, New Zealand

  • Travel philosophy

    Become a native of the country you are visiting

  • Craziest place

    Thaipusam is the 'craziest' thing I have witnessed. People sticking sharp metal objects into themselves

  • Bizarre experience

    Eating durian and sago soup for breakfast in a Punan longhouse in Borneo.

  • Advice

    Respect the local culture, try local cuisine and mix with the locals. This will give you unforgettable experiences

  • Dream destination

    To drive the length of South America

  • Traveled before

    I have travelled and photographed in Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Bosnia & Hercegovina, Brazil, Brunei, Cambodia, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, England, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Kenya, Lebanon, Macedonia, Malaysia, Maldives, Monaco, Morocco, New Zealand, Norway, Pakistan, Peru, Qatar, Russia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Switzerland, Syria, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, U.A.E., U.S.A., Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Vatican City, Venezuela, Vietnam, Wales, Yugoslavia

  • Going next

    Cuba & Mexico

Peter Anderson's Guide Book Entries

Hotels

  • Amansara

    Oct 02, 2007 - Siem Reap, Cambodia

    Situated in ex-King's guest house in the centre of town. It has 24 rooms, some with their own swimming pool, ......

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V!VA List Articles

V!VA World

  • Calendar Men of Tenganan

    Jul 29, 2008 - Indonesia

    Tenganan is home to “Bali Aga” (original Balinese) hidden in the hills of Karangasem near Candi Desa, well away from ......

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  • Asia's Greatest Market

    Feb 04, 2008 - China

    If ancient markets and a cultural experience are what you are looking for then head to Kashgar in Western China. ......

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  • Rambling La Rambla

    Dec 13, 2007 - Spain

    La Rambla, whenever something important happens to the city of Barcelona this is where everybody shows up to celebrate or ......

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V!VA Latin

  • Mercado Central

    Oct 06, 2006 - Chile

    All photographers and seafood lovers visiting Santiago, Chile should head along Calle Puente to the Mercado Central (Central Market). This ......

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  • Malbec Wine

    Mar 10, 2006 - Argentina

    Malbec has become the emblematic grape of Argentina. Known as Auxerrois in Cahors and Cot in the Loire, this grape ......

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  • Rio Orinoco

    Feb 16, 2006 - Venezuela

    Leaving behind the sparkling waters of the Caribbean, the flat savannah stretching to the Andes comes into view across the ......

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