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Lucy reflects on her last day in Kota Belud and the journey to Kota Kinabalu, showcasing her interactions with locals, particularly Ismail, and the bittersweet nature of goodbyes. Exploring the city, she grapples with her identity and experiences, including attending a conference where she reconnects with acquaintances and engages in various reflections on her travels.
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Lucy reflects on her week filled with mishaps, hike challenges, and personal thoughts on trust and solitude. She shares moments with Vlad, explores local culture, and concludes with anticipation for her upcoming journey, amidst lingering frustrations.
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Lucy reflects on her unique experiences living in Malaysia with her friend Vlad, a political refugee. While they navigate daily life, cultural differences, and the challenges of travel planning, they bond over writing, cooking, and exploring the local area. The narrative captures their adventures, humor, and introspection amidst a backdrop of personal growth and friendship.
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By Lucy Content warning. On Sunday morning, David headed out. Which is good, because he was starting to get on my nerves. He had monopolized the one good mug, even hiding it in his room overnight, and he didn’t put anything away in the kitchen properly, which is quite rude when you consider that I…
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Siem Reap’s transformation and the allure of Angkor highlight the complex history of Southeast Asia.
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By Lucy Oh boy. Buckle up. I noticed, as we exited the immigration office, signs everywhere declaring “a tourist visa is not a working visa”. They must have a real problem with it, because I haven’t seen anywhere else with a sign like that. Vlad was still upset I had gone; he was convinced a…
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By Lucy The heat and sun are unrelenting and merciless. It rained twice while I was in HCMC, downpours of less than half an hour, and other than that it was sunny. I’ve never craved AC more in my life. And it twists my guts to know part of the pain is because I am…
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By Lucy Ho Chi Minh city, known as Sai Gon until the North won the Vietnam war. Sai Gon is also the name of the river; it means “tall trees”, presumably referring to the forest that used to be here. The streets are still dominated by giant trees that tower over 4 and 5 story…
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By Lucy Yay, daylight savings! It’s funny what a difference an hour makes. They don’t have it in Asia – the sun doesn’t really move around the sky, near the equator – so now everyone is only 11 hours behind me. Yay math! It does change how I organize my day. I prefer to contact…
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