Category: A Blog Abroad
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Hue, Vietnam
Our time in Hue has been more than amazing, and WOW is it hot here. Temples, pagodas, tombs…This along with beautiful scenery makes Hue a perfect place to soak up history and the local flavor. Last night was a full moon and incidentally, August is the 7th month in the Chinese calendar. Buddhists believe that…
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Malaysia, Where We’re All Food Fanatics
It’s a funny thing being in a country like Malaysia. People here love food. It’s said that Malaysians live to eat, not the other way around. Most countries have a specific food culture, some stronger than others and some better than others, but Malaysia really walks the walk when it comes to food pride. Here, everyone gushes about the diverse cuisine…
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The Healing Touch of the Blind
We finally arrive by taxi to the place I’ve been waiting to try all weekend. A sign for blind massage points up to a narrow staircase; the building’s exterior has seen years of heat and rain in this Little India neighborhood called Brickfields. The exterior is fooling, but what’s inside is more than worth the…
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A New Life, A New Start in Malaysia
People have mistaken me for being Asian more times than I can count. Maybe it was meant to be that I’d end up here on this side of the world, but I’ve always been drawn to Asian food and culture, never dreaming that living here would be remotely possible. Now I call Malaysia home, and…
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The Bittersweet Bon-Voyage: The Coming and Goings of a Young Expat
Once my mom gave way to her sadness, my reaction was inevitable and overcame me like an immersive hot flash. The twitching feeling in my lips, the hot tears welling up and reddening cheeks. I turned away quickly before they could see me fray into a blubbering mess. I kept myself composed, said a simple…
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Makassar: An American’s Culture Shock in Indonesia
They say home is where you make it (I wrote this originally in 2013. I’ve been back since then and must say a lot has changed in Makassar and that the general infrastructure of the city is much better.) Most humans are creatures of habit. When presented with the option, most of us will grab…
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