I found the answer to Hawaii’s very own Shave Ice while walking around Melaka (Malacca), Malaysia (same city where Migration Mark tackled the Durian) one hot afternoon with a friend. The line was out the door at Jonker 88 with locals and tourists from around the world, all lusting for a cold Baba Cendol glorified [...]
Archive | June, 2009
Singapore Chicken Rice
Throughout my brief stay in Singapore, I willingly indulged in various famed Hainanese style chicken rice platters. Chicken rice is rather famous in Singapore for being a food to rely upon, something that is made with simple ingredients, but made correctly as a homey comfort dish. Singapore chicken rice is as far away from regular [...]
Potipot Island in the Philippines
I had no idea Clark Manila airport was so far away from Manila city itself when I flew into the Philippines. Luckily, I had arranged to meet some friends on Potipot Island in Zambales, which was already in that direction from Manila. I caught a bus to Olongapo town proper where I caught the Victory [...]
A Golden Stumble Upon: Singapore’s Golden Mile Food Center
After devouring 3 meals I asked a lady what the name of this magnificent two story buffet mall was named. “Oden hawker center,” she replied, and briskly walked away. I wasn’t satisfied. I walked around, circulating the premises a number of times, before I saw the sign, “Golden Mile Food Center.” Without realizing it, I [...]
9 Days In Sumatra
I landed in the semi chaotic and slightly overwhelming, sprawling capital city of Sumatra, Medan. The streets were loaded with hungry motorists, racing for an edge over their competition. Hawkers hustled for the next Rupiah, eating portions of rice along the way, yelling their product for the street to hear. On my first night I [...]
Migration Mark Tackles the Durian Fruit
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VLW2fY-8o6s “Try leaving cheese and a dead body out in the sun and you’re in the same neighborhood as the smell of durian.” — Tony Bourdain Durian is easily one of the stinkiest and weirdest natural foods the wonderful world has to offer. The fruit comes wrapped in a thorny hard shell, protecting the mushy [...]
Money Guide to Indonesia
It took a number of days for me to become familiar with the currency of rupiahs in Indonesia. After a bit of confusion, a few days of practice, and getting slightly ripped off a couple times, I was able to become accustomed to the currency and after a couple weeks it was simply natural. When [...]
How To Successfully Drive A Car In Indonesia
Though this might sound like I’m joking even sarcastic half the time, its actually quite realistic. Don’t take my suggestions as fact but rather use them as guidelines, something to think about when you rent a vehicle. Don’t let this stress you out, when you get on the road, you will understand and formulate your [...]
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Hey! My name is Mark. After graduating from university, I decided to travel the world!
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