Category: People
Discovering Sarawak’s Kayan tribe through a ‘secret’ harvest festival
Day 1: Under the Bakun Dam
“My longhouse used to be here underwater,” Kenneth pointed in the azure water as we sailed across the Bakun Dam in Bintulu, Sarawak.
Conversations With Strangers In New Zealand – Part 2
My mom always told me never to talk to strangers. I’m glad I didn’t listen to her. They have so much to share, and so much to teach. Just like these random guys that I met on my wander in New Zealand.
Conversations With Strangers In New Zealand – Part 1
One of the sweetest parts about travelling is meeting the locals, having a chat with them, and learning about their lives.
The Beach Is Not For Everyone
I was immersing into my own world, floating in the cold South China Sea water when two boys in their early 20s approached me.
I Met A Real Pirate On Perhentian Island
I am Captain Sharkie! I am from Germany. I’m a German pirate. You see my boat? It is very big. You know mast? You know what is a sail? My boat has 100 sails and 100 masts!
How the Unforgiving Sea Decided My Grandfather’s Fate
“You were born in China, right?” “No. My passport says China, but I was born in Panipahan, Indonesia,” Chu replied nonchalantly. The revelation was dumbfounding.
The Haze And The Homeless
“You’re going to buy N95 facemasks at RM7.50 per piece for the homeless? Aiyerr, homeless people give the cheap, normal facemasks enough already la.”
I was rudely taken aback by my friend’s remark when I sincerely told her of my intention to help the homeless people of Klang and Port Klang have a better night’s sleep as the hazardous haze started to choke us.
The Proud Father In Egypt
The Citadel, Cairo, Egypt.
He was walking out of The Citadel as I walked in, carrying his baby carefully in his arms like she was a pot of gold. A white blanket rests gently on her head, shielding her from the vicious Egyptian sun.
