SCUBA diving has been a love of mine for over a decade now, inspiring trips all over the globe from the coral triangle of Southeast Asia to the beauty of the South Pacific. Combining years of my own firsthand knowledge with suggestions from other divers I have met along the way, these are 20 of […]
Tips from the Banker: The Cost of Travel in Malaysian Borneo
I had heard that Malaysia is not a cheap country to visit, at least as compared to the rest of Southeast Asia. While I tend to disagree as it pertains to Peninsular Malaysia, where I only spent an average of USD$37 per day, I had different feelings as it pertains to a Malaysian Borneo travel […]
The Best Places to Visit in Malaysia: A Full Itinerary
When I backpacked around Southeast Asia back in 2013, I had low expectations for Malaysia – it was not the most popular or talked about stop on the Banana Pancake Trail. However, Malaysia ended up having so much to offer, it baffles me why it’s not as hyped a backpacking destination as its neighbors. Malaysia […]
The Highest I’ve Ever Been: Trekking Mount Kinabalu
“If you want to try it, I know of a way to do it for cheap,” he said to me from the dorm bed across the room. I had only met just met him, and we were talking about doing something fairly major together. I hadn’t planned for it and, frankly, was ill-prepared for what […]
How to Get SIM Cards in Southeast Asia
In a comment on a recent post, I was asked to write about traveling with an unlocked iPhone (or any smart phone, really), obtaining SIM cards abroad, and how the whole process takes place. Kellie, I’m glad you asked. I have been traveling for over 5 years now with an unlocked iPhone, always buying a prepaid […]