After four years living in Asia, I finally made it to Cambodia. And Angkor Wat, no surprise, was amazing. A bit of background, “Angkor Wat” …
Backroads to Angkor Wat
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Back to Malaysia Part II: Quarantined
As I mentioned in my previous post about getting back to Malaysia during Covid, even vaccinated travelers have to quarantine. Luckily, the quarantine period is …
Chicago: A Second Time in the Second City
After six long, unexpected months in the U.S., I have finally reached my final destination: Chicago. As I wind down my trip here and get ready …
¿Cómo se dice “Nostalgia” en español?
Last week, I flew to Mexico. I’ve been in the United States for four months. Even before I left Malaysia in May, I’ve been working …
Wet Hot American Summer
I never saw Wet Hot American Summer, but from what I understand, it’s about a bunch of camp counselors trying to cram a summer of …
Closing the Covid Chapter
Covid lockdowns meant a lot of sitting around in my own anxiety worrying about my life. But it also helped me come up with some …
Voting from Abroad and Why I Almost Didn’t Vote
Before you read any further, I voted. But, to be perfectly honest, I really did not want to. At some point, voting became the equivalent …
Moving On from China
Two weeks ago, my friends loaded up three boxes and a suitcase packed with all my possessions and locked the door to my little Beijing …
30 Things to Do Before 30 [Updated]: How Did I Do?
One year ago, I sat down and challenged myself to complete a list of 30 Things to Do Before 30. Moments ago, I rang in …
Rich Quarantine, Poor Quarantine
When Malaysia’s national lockdown began three weeks ago, I didn’t know what to expect. Everyone kept stressing that it wasn’t a total lockdown, it was …