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6 Days in Siem Reap/Phnom Penh, Cambodia - Feb 2026
I finally made it to Cambodia over Chinese New Year 2026: four days in Siem Reap and two in Phnom Penh. The heat was intense but just about manageable, though midday was so strong I could barely stay outside for more than ten minutes, so my days revolved around early starts and late-afternoon walks. Siem Reap felt almost entirely geared toward visitors—boutique hotels, cafés, tuk-tuks, and tour stands everywhere—yet exploring the Angkor temples still felt magical, like steppi
Desmond
Mar 88 min read


4 Days in Boracay, Philippines - Dec 2025
Boracay has been known to be one of the top beach destinations in the world and I had a lot of expectations in this place. Althought it is beautiful, going over NYE is not the best idea if you are looking to have a beach to yourself. The island itself is pretty small and its essentially sectioned into 3 areas from Station 1 to Station 3. Where Station 1 is populated by top tier hotels, Station 2 is where all the action is at. At Station 3 you will find more local hangs and re
Desmond
Dec 31, 20254 min read


4 Days in Penang, Malaysia - February 2018 (Updated: Dec 2025)
Penang is an island off the western coast of Malaysia and on this trip we stayed in George Town. George Town is the colourful, multicultural capital of the Malaysian island of Penang. Once an important Straits of Malacca trading hub, the city is known for its British colonial buildings, Chinese shophouses and mosques. George Town is one of the most religiously diverse city I have ever visited and I am in awe of its harmonious and unique ways of living with each other. This tr
Desmond
Dec 28, 20257 min read


Wonderfruit 2025 Pattaya, Thailand
Wonderfruit is an annual five-day, eco-friendly lifestyle festival held at The Fields at Siam Country Club in Chonburi, Thailand, which combines music, art, food, and ideas for sustainable living. The most recent edition took place from December 11-15, 2025. It was my first time to this festival The festival is a sprawling event organized around six core pillars: Music, Art & Architecture, Family, Farm to Feasts, Wellness & Adventures, and Talks & Workshops. The event hosts a
Desmond
Dec 14, 20252 min read
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