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Asia, Malaysia, Outside India, Photo Essays, Street Art, Travel Extras

Georgetown Penang steel sculptures

Georgetown Penang’s urban art history is relatively young. It all started in 2008 when Georgetown received the prestigious title of […]

June 24, 2026
Asia, Malaysia, Outside India, Photo Essays, Street Art, Travel Extras

Georgetown Penang street art

In my opinion, Penang wins hands-down anytime over Kuala Lumpur, and this beautiful island is full of interesting things to […]

June 24, 2026
#Malaysia #Georgetown #travelblog #maverickbird
Asia, Malaysia, Outside India

The delight called Georgetown

Situated off the northwestern coast of Malaysia, Penang is a real charmer. Heavily favoured by the tourists, the state is […]

June 24, 2026
Asia, Malaysia, Outside India

Letters from Melaka

Greetings from the warm Malacca Straits. I am in the rose-red, beautifully preserved city of Melaka, and it just feels […]

June 24, 2026
Street food in Kuala Lumpur is reputedly the best in Chinatown
Asia, Food Thoughts, Kuala Lumpur Food Walk, Malaysia, Outside India, Travel Extras

Discovering Ramadan and food in Kuala Lumpur

I love food, and I love walking. Thus, the combination of the two suits me just fine, especially if I […]

June 24, 2026
Beautiful architecture is one of the reasons to visit Kuala Lumpur
Asia, Malaysia, Outside India

30 pictures that will make you want to visit Kuala Lumpur

Malaysia and I have a love-hate relationship. Some of my biggest travel disasters have happened there, and from being robbed […]

June 24, 2026
Asia, Japan, Outside India, Travel Extras, Travel Guides, Travel Tips

The Emergence of Basketball in Japan: Progress of the B. League and Impact of the NBA

In just the past decade, basketball in Japan has been completely transformed. From an unpopular pursuit, the game has become […]

June 22, 2026
Asia, Myanmar, Outside India, Travel Extras, Travel Guides, Travel Tips

Sports Streaming in Myanmar: How Fans Watch Live Football and International Matches

Myanmar’s football fans follow games on television, mobile phones, and through viewing traditions. The competitions that attract the most viewers […]

June 22, 2026
Asia, Outside India, Thailand, Travel Extras, Travel Guides, Travel Tips

Most popular sporting events in Thailand: from Muay Thai fights to international football matches

Thai culture is so much more than the usual beach holidays, street-vendor cuisine, and tours of golden temples. Bangkok comes […]

June 22, 2026
Asia, Asia, Indonesia, Indonesia, Outside India, Travel Extras, Trip Itineraries, Uncategorized

Jakarta to Bali in 8 days: Essential Indonesia Itinerary

Indonesia is an immense archipelago that consists of more than 17,000 islands. Out of them, some are as obscure as […]

March 27, 2026
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