Kyrgyzstan! I’m writing this one in Bishkek, a charming little Kyrgyz town just half an hour away from the Kazakh border. Crossing into Kyrgyzstan by land was a treat. The view oitside was spectacular as our “marshrukta” (minibus) whizzed along narrow and winding roads, past valleys and mountains, and through the occassional herd of wild … Continue reading
The greens are greener in Vietnam. They really are. Stepping into Vietnam from Cambodia was like switching from a regular TV to full HD. Everything just seemed sharper and more alive. Which was, needless to say, a pleasant relieve. Our short stint in Cambodia wasn’t all that great. We did Siem Reap and Phnom Penh, … Continue reading
Siem Reap is not at all what I expected. It feels quite a lot like Khaosan back in Bangkok, except larger, with rows and rows of gimmicky tourist shops, garish bars, and hipster-chic cafes lining the streets. Not very cultural, which was how I thought the home of Ang Kor Wat would and should be… … Continue reading
Like the mighty meandering Mekong, the roads of Laos are long, narrow, winding, and bumpy at times. A bus ride from one city to another will inevitably take you through breathtaking scenery, but at a cost to those not too fond of giddiness. Still, it’s quite a thing to be whizzing up and down the … Continue reading
Hello again, World! It’s been too long since i last posted anything, but getting a decent wifi connection in Laos hasn’t been easy. It’s 3pm right now, and i’m sitting at a humble little coffeeshop in a quiet little town called Luang Namtha, waiting for the hours to pass before we get on a bus … Continue reading
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