One of my favorite man-built places in the world is the colonial-style Raffles Hotel in Singapore. If I could model my dream house after anything it would be this place, with the long wrap-around porch and romantic courtyard. What a backdrop this place is for any kind of photography! I’m not one to sit still for more than a few …
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National Mosque of Malaysia
Of all the mosques that I encountered on my trips through Morocco, not once did I get an opportunity to enter one for one reason or another. But here on this trip to Malaysia, where Islam is the official and largest religion, I hope to finally be allowed entry. So SL and I hop into her car and make our …
Dining Al Fresco In KL
I love the smell of coffee but have never really been a coffee drinker. Tea is more my speed, and there has definitely been no shortage of wonderful (iced) tea choices here in Kuala Lumpur. Each day I get to enjoy a new flavor such as this passionfruit tea with longans… or chrysanthemum tea with goji berries and lotus seeds… …
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Eating As A Spectator Sport
Don’t let the title of today’s entry and the opening photo trouble you. I’m still not a carnivore; have not fallen off the wagon after 25 years. No, the waft of a freshly grilled steak does not weaken my constitution, nor does a sizzling fajita tantalize me. Where there’s no desire, there’s zero temptation. There are so many other food …
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Monkeying Around Batu Caves
One day I’m munching on red velvet cupcakes at Chanel and the next I’m channeling Jane Goodall while chasing after macaques at Batu Caves. The unpredictability of the road is by far the best part of travel. For every mind-numbing hour of trudging from one airport… to another… there are redemptive, rich experiences on every corner of this great big …