Two Years Off Photos from a backpacking journey around the world
Tracing Roots in Canton: Guangzhou
From the Chinese border crossing at Zhuhai, we arrived in the metropolis of Guangzhou, capital of Guangdong province and ancestral home of Kevin’s grandfather.
High-Rolling in Macau
A short flight from Taiwan, we spent a few sleepless nights gambling and exploring the former Portuguese colony-turn-Chinese tourism mecca of Macau.
Dragon Boat Festival in Taiwan
Coinciding with one of Asia’s biggest annual festivals, we spent a few weeks exploring Taiwan, including bustling Taipei and quietly pleasant Hualien.
The Ancient Buddhist City of Bagan
The ancient capital of the Kingdom of Pagan during the 9th century, Bagan today is a sleepy rural town that is home to a massive archaeological park.
Discovering Myanmar (Burma)
With all the recent socio-political changes in Myanmar, we arrived eagerly in Yangon & Mandalay, quietly busting in one of the world’s most isolated countries.
Adventures in the Cameron Highlands
We journeyed through tea plantations, bee farms and leech-infested jungles of the Cameron Highlands in search of the elusive rafflesia–the world’s largest flower.
Sarawak and Malaysian Borneo
Across the sea, located on the island of Borneo, is Sarawak: a Malaysian state with 40+ ethnic groups and a distinct culture versus its peninsular counterparts.
City Life on the Malaysian Peninsula
Malaysia offered a very pleasant mix of cultures, religions, delicious cuisine, as well as tons of places to explore from beautiful beaches to bustling food stalls.
Glitzy Singapore
From classic Thailand, we continued onward to the cosmopolitan metropolis of Singapore–a multicultural city of bright lights, posh malls and spotless streets.
Spelunking in Thailand
Before leaving Thailand, we did some rock climbing, abseiling, and deep cave exploration at the Crazy Horse Buttress near Chiang Mai.
Ancient Sukhothai
The ancient city of Sukhothai is known as Thailand’s first capital city, which has some fantastically preserved ruins.
Thailand Jungle Adventures
Aside from getting to know Thai culture, history, and (spicy) food, we had to get involved in the other thing Thailand is known for: outdoor activities.