For the past 10 months I have been more or less in Bangkok with a legit established English teaching sub-professional thing which some people call a “job.” Though I have been able to take a few incredible international trips to places like Angkor Wat, Mount Kinabalu, Bandar Seri Begawan, and countless domestic adventures, the sense [...]
Don’t Forget the Joy of Food: 10 Food Quotes
by Mark Wiens on August 27, 2010
I love to eat, possibly more than any other activity. This article is a little different from the usual buffet finishing articles and pictures that I usually write, yet it’s something to think about. If you eat the portions of food I do, it’s important to keep nutrition in mind and eat a balanced (albeit [...]
20 Detail Photos of Angkor Wat
by Mark Wiens on August 19, 2010
20 detailed photos from spending a majestic 24 hours at Angkor Wat. These pictures in black and white add contrast and diversity to further reveal the incredible raised and sunken reliefs and ancient stone creations from the Angkor Wat temples in Siem Reap, Cambodia.
Luscious Malaysian Curry Laksa
by Mark Wiens on August 14, 2010
Malaysian Curry Laksa Restaurant: Kedai Kopi Yee Fung Location: Gaya Street (close to Stay In Lodge), Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia Cost: 5 MYR ($1.55) With an artful composition, an ambrosial aroma, a flavor from paradise, and a satisfaction that surpasses understanding, it’s no wonder I spent my last 5 Ringgits on a delightful bowl [...]
5 Great Meals from 5 Continents
by Mark Wiens on August 12, 2010
Guest Post by Louise Baker from Zen College Life People from around the world have many things in common, but one thing all people enjoy is the love of eating great food. In addition to its essential need for health and life, food creates an emotional experience by making us feel happy, satisfied, thankful and [...]
15 Ways to Conquer Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
by Mark Wiens on August 6, 2010
Take a bite of Kuala Lumpur and experience a city where the Malay, Chinese, and Indian cultures synthesize into a diverse and fascinating habitat. KL is a place where ultra modern technologies blend into a surrounding of natural tropical botany, where a love camaraderie for all things edible percolates through a world of different cultures, [...]
Little Things that Make the World Better
by Mark Wiens on August 3, 2010
As I write this, I have just finished wringing and hanging out my 6 articles of clothing on the line to dry for the day. It’s become a normal routine, instinctively built into my every other day schedule. I throw a little soap in the bucket, let my clothes soak for a few minutes, rinse [...]
About Mark Wiens
Hey! My name is Mark. After graduating from university, I decided to travel the world!
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