Category: Asia and Oceania
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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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The expression fairy chimneys is used to identify the fantastic rock formations in Cappadocia, Turkey. With this article it gives space for other videos and photos taken in my wanderings both by hot air balloon, but mostly on foot. In particular I observed them around the town of Goreme. The colorful hot air balloons that…
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Getting around by public transportation, in addition to sleeping in budget accommodations, is now one of the few ways to find something original and strange in a trip. Public transportation in Turkey works just fine. But some strangeness can be found and at least you mix a little with the population. For example, the saying…