Author: Fabio Viroli
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The question of the purpose of social media and blogs came to mind very often during my solo trip to Malaysia and Singapore in the summer of 2026. Probably because, due to a knee injury, I had to take it easy and didn’t get to wander around as much as I usually do. But also…
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Problems with air conditioning are common in many countries. In Italy, you might encounter them in stores—especially in supermarkets—but not so much on public transportation. On certain trips, it’s almost a given that you’ll feel cold on planes, trains, or buses. We all know this, and any traveler with even a little experience carries something…
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Of all the animals in Malaysia, the proboscis monkey is the one I liked the most. I also saw other monkeys and bearded pigs, but I saw practically all of them in half an hour within a few meters of the visitor center at Baku National Park in Borneo, on a day trip from Kuching.…
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Speaking of animals in Southeast Asia, I thought I’d see more of them on this trip. I actually did see them, but mostly in a short amount of time and within a few meters! The symbol of Singapore is the statue—half lion, half fish—located in the bay, since the very name “Singapore” comes from the…
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This article features more videos of Singapore that highlight its diversity. When I was young, I was skeptical of modern cities; they seemed cold and all the same to me. Over time, I’ve learned that this isn’t necessarily the case. Singapore is perhaps the prime example of a modern, diverse, and decidedly green city. At…
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I’m dedicating this article to a specific series of videos from Singapore, all shot in a limited area and at night, when it objectively looks its best. The incredible order in the city is also due to a very strict and severe government regime. I’ve read about some prohibitions, which I deliberately didn’t check because…
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When I first arrived in Singapore, I had a hard time realizing where I was: in Asia, yes—because of the heat, the humidity, and the people. But I was also surrounded by modernity, order, and cleanliness—so much so that, especially in the early morning hours when there was no traffic, it felt like I was…
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My trip to Malaysia and Singapore lasted 17 days, starting in late July 2026. I traveled alone and used public transportation, as shown on the map. I had only been to Kuala Lumpur once before, during a 24-hour layover on my way backfrom Australia exactly 10 years earlier, in July 2016. So for some time,…
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Encounters with stray dogs were my main concern at the start of my trip to the Caucasus. I had read some rather alarming accounts about their aggressiveness. In the past, I’d had only one nearly negative experience, and that was in Thailand. Elsewhere, I’d had no problems, even though I’d encountered many of them, especially…
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The main reason for staying in hostels is supposedly financial, but that’s not quite true. Among other things—as shown in the featured photo—I’ve seen the funniest signs in hostels. First of all, it’s worth noting that some hostels offer single and double rooms, which—even if they don’t always have private bathrooms—can be better than many…