Year: 2020
Book reviews
Books
Book review- Why the Dutch are Different
I always enjoy reading books about entire countries and Why the Dutch are Different- A Journey into the Hidden Heart of the Netherlands was certainly very enjoyable. Usually, when most people think of the Netherlands, windmills, dikes, and the red light and marijuana delights of Amsterdam usually come to mind. In reality, the country is so […]
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Books
Book review- Arabia- A Journey through the Heart of the Middle East
The Middle East is one of the world’s most complex and troubled hot-spots, as well as the birthplace of three major religions and a cradle of civilization. Despite this, it seems we don’t often hear or read much about the region outside of news of protests and conflicts. But of course, perhaps that is the […]
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Great books about regions
As a follow-up to my post a while ago on the best books about entire countries, here’s a list of great books about regions and continents that I’ve read. I really enjoy these kinds of books for their epic scale and the variety of countries and places they cover. If any of you have any […]
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Taiwan
Taiwan travel
Enjoying Tainan’s historic sites
As Taiwan’s oldest city with almost 400 years of history, Tainan features the most historical sites out of all of Taiwan’s cities. There are a lot, with the most prominent being two former Dutch forts, but here I’ll feature four other interesting historical places. Of these four, two are former Japanese colonial buildings, while the […]
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Canada travel
Photo roundups
Travel
Toronto photo roundup
Out of all the cities I’ve lived in, Canada’s biggest city Toronto is perhaps my favorite. I went to university in Toronto, and I also visited there many times as a youngster as many of my relatives live there. Toronto has a toned-down reputation (“New York run by the Swiss” was what British actor and […]
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Thailand travel
Travel
Visiting Krabi’s beaches
In my previous posts, I’ve lauded Krabi’s beautiful limestone peaks, hilltop temple, and majestic Khao Ngon Nak mountain, which lie just outside the town. But Krabi also has beaches in areas such as Ao Nang and Railay. Ao Nang features the bigger beach while Railay is a cozier beach area that lies on the tip […]
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Malaysia travel
Photo roundups
Southeast Asia travel
Travel
Malaysia photo roundup
As one of Asia’s most visited countries, Malaysia stands out for its multiculturalism, its diverse food, and colonial architecture. Stable, prosperous, and boasting a nice blend of cities, jungles, and sea; Malaysia might not be spectacular but it offers a great travel experience. I’ve been to four places in this Southeast Asian country – the […]
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