BEN SOUTHALL 5 words/phrases that describe Malaysia: Stinking hot, welcoming, multifaceted, environmentally thoughtless and multicultural. What seems to make Malaysians happy? Food and family. What seems to make Malaysians unhappy? Commercial development in precious rural areas (e.g. Cameron Highlands). Lack of a voice on national issues […]
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STREET ART: BREATHING LIFE INTO KL
Ben and I completely fell in love with Singapore, for its vibrancy, relentless energy and mind-blowing architecture. We expected Kuala Lumpur to make a similar impression, but it turned out to be a very different city. While the people were just as lovely […]
EXIT INTERVIEWS: BEST OF SINGAPORE
BEN SOUTHALL 5 words that describe Singapore: Modern, Controlled, Eclectic, Man-made, Exciting. What seems to make Singaporeans happy? Food. What seems to make Singaporeans unhappy? The drive for money. Did you ever feel out of your comfort zone while […]
UNDRESSED: PERANAKAN FASHION
The clock strikes eleven and, suddenly, the main streets of Singapore spring to life. The sidewalks are encased by never ending corridors, packed to the brim with exciting merchandise, from pungent street foods to utterly random household goods. Ben and […]
