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Water boxing, Asian values and the saint versus slut complex

THAILAND | Thursday, 4 Aug 2011 | Views [1239]

Posted on July 5, 2011 by Lily I was hanging out and drinking beer with the other ‘Farangs’ (westerners) on the banks of the village reservoir when a frightening roar erupted behind my right shoulder.... Read more >

Tags: thailand, women

How do you manage a two week friendship gone weird in Malaysia? You tell me.

MALAYSIA | Thursday, 9 Jun 2011 | Views [595]

I arrived in the Highlands on Friday and immediately dropped my laundry off. I stupidly left my phone in the pocket of my pants. During that time, Tao arrived in Cameron Highlands. She’d tried to call me and sent me a number of messages, but I ... Read more >

Tags: intercultural relations, people