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#TRAVEL – Laos: Alluring Luang Prabang

by liam.jamesh, posted in #Travel Guides

In 2014, an old man selling books on the side of the road in Bangkok tried pitching me a tattered guide to Laos by telling me of his time spent working in Luang Prabang. Intrigued by the notion of a city reputed to have greater rustic appeal than much of the Asian countryside, I found … Continue reading #TRAVEL – Laos: Alluring Luang Prabang

Teaching in Thailand: Part 5 – All Good Things Come to an End

by liam.jamesh, posted in Thailand

23/11/2014- I left South East Asia after almost 18 months of teaching in Thailand, and travelling around its neighboring countries. I did a lot; I saw a lot. If you get the chance, just do it! My main tip to anyone who is thinking about moving to Thailand and teaching is not to believe a … Continue reading Teaching in Thailand: Part 5 – All Good Things Come to an End

Teaching in Thailand: Part 3 – Reflection, one year on.

by liam.jamesh, posted in Thailand

April 2014. "I've been in Thailand a year. WOW, that went quick." An overwhelming sense of accomplishment is gladly welcomed after you finish something after a long period of time. If you enjoyed that something, it's combined with a great sense of sadness too. I'm not going to continue this with the monsoon of clichés … Continue reading Teaching in Thailand: Part 3 – Reflection, one year on.

#TRAVEL – Malaysia: Beaches, Skyscrapers and High Taxed Alcohol!

by liam.jamesh, posted in #Travel Guides

In March 2014, I travelled around some of the South East Asian hotspot, Malaysia, just days after Malaysian Airways flight MH370 went missing. Malaysia has a worthy blend of city, jungle and beach paradise.  During the trip, I spent most of my time in the capital city, Kuala Lumpur, and the underdeveloped Prehentian Islands.  The … Continue reading #TRAVEL – Malaysia: Beaches, Skyscrapers and High Taxed Alcohol!