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My Long Long Journey to Kapit, Sarawak

My Long Long Journey to Kapit, Sarawak

One of the trips that I anticipated most this year was a trip to Kapit, one of the innermost parts of Sarawak in the Borneon island of Malaysia. I had always wanted to go there for the fact that I was surrounded by Sarawakian friends when I was at the university. I’d listen to their stories – ranging from their upbringing environments to the their close day-to-day relationship with rivers which according to them were their lifelines. I was so…

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Kissing Marijuana in Nepal

Kissing Marijuana in Nepal

One of the things that made me go WOW in Nepal was the sight of cannabis. I mean, having been declared Malaysia’s number 1 enemy for so many years now (together with other drugs), it’s almost impossible to see it “live” in this country which makes it almost a privilege to see it up-close in Nepal. I touched it; I smelled it and I even hugged it because, well, it is stated in the Bible that you should love your…

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Truly A Sabahan Traveler

Truly A Sabahan Traveler

I’d say he’s truly a Sabahan traveler. Last time I checked, the picture of this uncle donning a traditional Kadazan costume at the Great Wall of China has garnered 2,256 likes and 89 shares (and definitely counting). I wonder if I’d get as many likes and shares if I wore the traditional costume to say, the Pyramids in Egypt or probably the Statue of Liberty in New York.