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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.
Christchurch, New Zealand
Malacca, Malaysia
My articles and photographs have been published in Malaysia, Hong Kong, China, USA, Sri Lanka, United Arab Emirates, Brunei, Singapore, New Zealand
Become a native of the country you are visiting
Thaipusam is the 'craziest' thing I have witnessed. People sticking sharp metal objects into themselves
Eating durian and sago soup for breakfast in a Punan longhouse in Borneo.
Respect the local culture, try local cuisine and mix with the locals. This will give you unforgettable experiences
To drive the length of South America
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
Cuba & Mexico
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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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