Category Archives: Travel

Destination: Richmond

Posted on 19 September 11 by

The latest instalment in my effort to visit Vancouver’s neighbourhoods as a tourist. Continue reading →

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Tokyo: Ikebukuro and beyond

Posted on 12 August 11 by

A small restaurant just outside the city centre. At a table in the middle of the room sits a beefy young man with t-shirt sleeves rolled up, a pack of Marlboros and a Zippo on the table in front of … Continue reading →

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Penang, Part 2: The food

Posted on 10 August 11 by

Okay, I’m a little behind in my travel blogging. Maybe it’s the heat. Or maybe it’s the food. There’s been a lot of food. In fact, this whole trip has mostly been about eating. Of course, one can’t eat continuously … Continue reading →

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Penang, Part 1: The heat

Posted on 7 August 11 by

Three years ago in Thailand, on my first visit to Asia, I thought my skin would melt off. I like heat, but I’m accustomed to the Pacific Northwest variety, where in summer one can be comfortably hot in the sun, … Continue reading →

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A final day in Singapore

Posted on 30 July 11 by

On my final day in Singapore, I once again ventured out to the north end of the island in search of the Changi Prison Museum, this time equipped with a more detailed map and the freshly viewed Google Street View … Continue reading →

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