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Photo Slideshow: Malaysia

Posted on October 24, 2011 by Stephen

Malaysia is by far one of the easiest countries in Asia to travel independently.  Great infrastructure, rampant English, and delicious food make Malaysia almost a vacation from hard traveling.  Just watch out for sneaky Orangutans.

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Photo Slideshow: Philippines

Posted on October 17, 2011 by Stephen

An awesome, open, friendly, beautiful country that I need to make time to get back to. I’ve posted some of the pictures before, long ago, but never all of my favorites together. So, here they are: The Philippines.

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Mentawi: Now with musical accompaniment!

Posted on August 26, 2011 by Stephen

Now featuring the singing talents of our second shamanic hosts!

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Damenglong

Posted on August 3, 2010 by Stephen

Of all the cities in Xishuangbanna I went to, Damenglong gave me the best reception.  Easily visited as a daytrip from Jinghong (the local hub), I decided to drive down one day with no better plans than to have a look around. Temples, awesome little kids, statues, and general photogenic randomness ensued.  These are some … Continue reading »

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Xishuangbanna

Posted on August 2, 2010 by Stephen

After a few months stuck in Shenzhen without a vacation, my Spring Festival/ Chinese New Year vacation found me straight back in Yunnan Province.  Tropical rain-forest bordering Laos, Myanmar, Vietnam.  Home to the upper stretches of the Mekong River (before it becomes the Mekong River.  澜沧江。)  One of the highest concentrations of minority cultures in … Continue reading »

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