left our jobs, went to Asia

Small but colorful fishing ship in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia

There are at least 3 things "pirate" in Malaysia. The first two are pirated DVDs of "Pirates of the Caribbean". Rather unharmful, even aesthetically and mentally pleasing.

The third is quite different.  READ MORE »

Lady in violet, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia

With the current economic growth of Asia, some of the analysts believe that the poverty will be down to a minimum, and the middle class will be dominant, all in 20-30 years.  READ MORE »

Chinese people doing early morning excercises on Sunday in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia

What do you usually do at 06.34 in the morning on Sunday?

Probably the same as I do - sleep, and hope to do the same at least for 3 or 4 hours more.

What do Chinese people do at the same time in Malaysia?  READ MORE »

Lonely client of a gym in the evening, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia

Today, sitting in a bar on the street of Kota Kinabalu I had a very strong feeling.

It pierced me like a spear, reminding all the sorrow time while living a corporate life.  READ MORE »

Seaside in city of Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia

"Couldn't have a dip in the sea in Semporna, as there was no beach, but we'll surely catch up with that in Kota Kinabalu", we thought arriving to Malaysia's 10th biggest city, capital of Sabah province.

Rats.

In Kota Kinabalu, tourism, as an industry, is in the first place. From the rear end.  READ MORE »

Malay woman wearing a head wrap, walking away from a mosque, Semporna, Malaysia

A few common sights in Malaysia:  READ MORE »