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The Starving Tourist

·Nov 20

Someone Is Standing Over Your Shoulder and Staring At You While You Eat…

Awhile ago, I wrote a post about how awkward it was to share a table at a restaurant with a stranger. That can happen if there are a lot of people at the restaurant, especially in Asia. I have a new twist on this scenario. How do you feel if…

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Someone Is Standing Over Your Shoulder and Staring At You While You Eat…
Someone Is Standing Over Your Shoulder and Staring At You While You Eat…
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The Starving Tourist

·Nov 17

I Discovered An Interesting Tidbit About Living in Asia

This is definitely new to me. — I was having dinner with a friend who was visiting from Taiwan recently. We had a riveting conversation about everything from playing badminton to tasty food in Taiwan! My friend has been in Taiwan for about 2 years. Our conversation eventually led into a discussion about buying groceries and cooking…

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I Discovered An Interesting Tidbit About Living in Asia
I Discovered An Interesting Tidbit About Living in Asia
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The Starving Tourist

·Nov 9

After Another Few Weeks In Malaysia, My Washroom Questions Came Back With A Vengeance

I need answers NOW. — I was in Malaysia for a few weeks and I lived in a local house. I always had questions about using washrooms in Malaysia ~ I don’t think I ever really got any solid answers. On Medium, I even posted a few stories about it before. …

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After Another Few Weeks In Malaysia, My Washroom Questions Came Back With A Vengeance
After Another Few Weeks In Malaysia, My Washroom Questions Came Back With A Vengeance
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The Starving Tourist

·Nov 7

I Feel A Bit Clumsy While Eating At Restaurants in Malaysia

Such an oaf. — I feel really out of place when I’m eating in Malaysia. I’m normally indecisive and it’s much worse in Malaysia because of all the different food options. You can even combine different types of noodles in one bowl! It’s not only for food either. I’m at a loss of what…

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I Feel A Bit Clumsy While Eating At Restaurants in Malaysia
I Feel A Bit Clumsy While Eating At Restaurants in Malaysia
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Nov 3

October Earnings Dropped By Almost 70%

This is a bit sad.. — Welp, another month is over. I can’t believe the year is almost over! Anyhow, October earnings have rolled in and I’m here to share. In October, I followed my daily publishing schedule. For most of the month, I was unable to do much engagement and interaction. …

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October Earnings Dropped By Almost 70%
October Earnings Dropped By Almost 70%
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The Starving Tourist

·Oct 31

Hey, Frequent Travellers — How Do You Get Over Jet Lag? What A Bummer.

It’s a real drag! — Jet lag has always been a problem for me. Most people feel tired for a few days and get over it. Me? It takes about 2–3 weeks to feel completely normal again. During this period, I need to deal with a bad appetite, nausea, and disrupted sleep patterns. …

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Hey, Frequent Travellers — How Do You Get Over Jet Lag? What A Bummer.
Hey, Frequent Travellers — How Do You Get Over Jet Lag? What A Bummer.
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The Starving Tourist

·Oct 30

Why It’s Important To Move On A Long-Haul Flight

I know you might feel lazy to move, but don’t chance it. — Don’t let your flight turn into a trip to the ER. I recently took a long-haul flight to Asia. We are talking around 14 hours straight, sitting on the plane. You know how you feel stiff after sitting all day at work? That’s about 8 hours long or more. Think of sitting 14 hours without moving! …

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Why It’s Important To Move On A Long-Haul Flight
Why It’s Important To Move On A Long-Haul Flight
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The Starving Tourist

·Oct 29

9 Quick and Amazing Reasons To Eat Bananas

Are you going to add more bananas in your diet now? — Bananas were always just there. We buy it every now and then and don’t really think too much about it. They are just bananas after all. After I got sick with Covid, I began eating them a little more. I wanted to bounce back with energy and health. They were…

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9 Quick and Amazing Reasons To Eat Bananas
9 Quick and Amazing Reasons To Eat Bananas
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The Starving Tourist

·Oct 28

You’ll Never Guess Why I Had A Hard Time Enjoying Myself in Taiwan

It was very tough. — Like all of my red-eye long haul flights, my trip to Taiwan started at 1:20am EST from Toronto Pearson Airport. Usually by this time, I’m already dreaming in LaLa Land. I thought that this trip would not be as tiring, because we are flying direct to Taiwan and staying there…

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You’ll Never Guess Why I Had A Hard Time Enjoying Myself in Taiwan
You’ll Never Guess Why I Had A Hard Time Enjoying Myself in Taiwan
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The Starving Tourist

·Oct 27

How To Eat and Enjoy A Xiao Long Bao Properly

You can enjoy the broth this way. — A visit to Taiwan isn’t complete without eating Xiao Long Bao! I made sure that we were able to get this into our trip to Taiwan. What is Xiao Long Bao? It is a type of dumpling. Usually, you’ll find pork or maybe seafood wrapped inside. The most special thing about Xiao Long Bao is that it also contains a small amount of broth. The broth is wrapped inside the dumpling in a gelatin or jelly-like state. …

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How To Eat and Enjoy A Xiao Long Bao Properly
How To Eat and Enjoy A Xiao Long Bao Properly
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