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Java
The ferry arrived in the town of Merak on Java after dark. Having managed to get some sleep on the boat, I felt pretty energised and decided to ride into the night to escape the port town and reduce the riding time to Jakarta the following day. Java, though smaller than Britain, has a population… Read more
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Sumatra
Getting the ferry to the island of Sumatra from Malaysia turned out to be a bit stressful due to my oversight of arriving at the ferry port with no local currency, just assuming they would accept card. Fortunately, Nathan lent me some cash and I managed to scrape by with my remaining USD, barely enough… Read more
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Malaysia
The border crossing into Malaysia took a while. This was mostly my fault, rushing the form I needed to fill in, expecting them not to check too closely the details of where I was staying. With the border situated at the top of a hill, I had a nice descent down the flat farmlands of… Read more
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South Thailand
I was excited to cross back into Thailand, where I made good progress along the well-built roads. I took a brief stop at the narrowest point in the country, although it seemed more symbolic than an actual tourist attraction and the only thing of interest was the sign. My dream was to sleep on a… Read more
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Cambodia
Crossing into Cambodia, I was uncertain about what to expect, given the mixed reviews I had heard. Some described it as a beautiful paradise falling quickly in love with the country, while others saw it merely as a necessary transit from Vietnam to Thailand via Angkor. The border guards were notably friendly. Acquiring the visa… Read more
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South Vietnam
Leaving Hoi An on Boxing Day, I embarked on a southbound journey through two rainy days along the coast. On waking up on my birthday, a welcomed change in weather lifted my spirits. I was anxious about having no plans for my birthday as I wanted to celebrate it in some way, so found a… Read more
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Will Scam 