In 1942, the United States Army transport ship “Liberty” was hit by Japanese torpedoes as it sat off the coast of Tulamben, Bali. Damaged beyond repair, the ship was beached and abandoned. 21 years later, a volcanic eruption moved the…
*For the purposes of clarity, this article deals with Melaka City, not the state of Melaka, of which Melaka City is the capital. Melaka, Malacca, Malaka, it doesn’t matter how you spell it. What matters most is finding…
Travelers looking to cross one of the many borders in Southeast Asia (specifically, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, and parts of Thailand) will be met with one of the most confounding yet simple cash grabs on the face of the planet; the…
During the early months of our travels, our time spent in dorm rooms led to many a conversation typically shared amongst travelers: How long have you been traveling? How long will you travel for? Where are you going, and where…