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Wander in Penang: Mosques, Temples, and Churches
DESTINATION Shaopeng 7/27/25 DESTINATION Shaopeng 7/27/25

Wander in Penang: Mosques, Temples, and Churches

Penang’s George Town is renowned for its spiritual diversity, where mosques, temples, and churches stand side by side, along a street aptly named the Street of Harmony.

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Wander in Malaysia: Falling in Love with Breakfast
FOOD Shaopeng 7/23/25 FOOD Shaopeng 7/23/25

Wander in Malaysia: Falling in Love with Breakfast

While most visitors to Malaysia fall in love with its rich heritage and natural wonders, I find myself falling for something a little different — their breakfast.

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Dancing Flames on the Sea: Exploring the World’s Only Bonfire Fishing Tradition
CULTURAL HERITAGE Shaopeng 7/20/25 CULTURAL HERITAGE Shaopeng 7/20/25

Dancing Flames on the Sea: Exploring the World’s Only Bonfire Fishing Tradition

Off Taiwan’s northern coast, and only during the summer, a rare spectacle unfolds as flames dance across the waves — keeping alive the world’s last sulfur fire fishing tradition.

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Oh! KOKUHO: A Rare Gathering of Japan’s National Treasures
CULTURAL HERITAGE Shaopeng 7/13/25 CULTURAL HERITAGE Shaopeng 7/13/25

Oh! KOKUHO: A Rare Gathering of Japan’s National Treasures

The Nara National Museum celebrates its 130th anniversary with a rare and reverent gathering of National Treasures — sacred objects of devotion drawn from across Japan.

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Expo 2025 Osaka: A Wanderer’s Guide to Europe
DISCOVER Shaopeng 7/6/25 DISCOVER Shaopeng 7/6/25

Expo 2025 Osaka: A Wanderer’s Guide to Europe

The final part of the Wanderer’s Guide to Expo 2025 Osaka brings us to Europe — our last stop.

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Expo 2025 Osaka: A Wanderer’s Guide to the Middle East & North Africa
DISCOVER Shaopeng 6/29/25 DISCOVER Shaopeng 6/29/25

Expo 2025 Osaka: A Wanderer’s Guide to the Middle East & North Africa

Our journey continues westward to the Arabian Gulf, where desert kingdoms and coastal medinas whisper the legacy of a civilisation that is long overshadowed, yet integral to the making of the modern world.

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Expo 2025 Osaka: A Wanderer’s Guide to Asia, Oceania & Central Asia
DISCOVER Shaopeng 6/22/25 DISCOVER Shaopeng 6/22/25

Expo 2025 Osaka: A Wanderer’s Guide to Asia, Oceania & Central Asia

At Expo 2025 in Osaka, wanderers are invited on a global journey of culture, creativity, and connection — no passport needed. Our first stop: Asia.

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Wander in Palermo: A Cultural Map Beyond the Arab Past
DISCOVER Shaopeng 6/18/25 DISCOVER Shaopeng 6/18/25

Wander in Palermo: A Cultural Map Beyond the Arab Past

Beyond the well-told tales of Arab-Norman influence lies another Palermo — one where the dialogue between past and present plays out in puppet theatres, tiled staircases, and palaces.

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Wander in Palermo: A Cultural Map of Arab Legacies
DISCOVER Shaopeng 6/15/25 DISCOVER Shaopeng 6/15/25

Wander in Palermo: A Cultural Map of Arab Legacies

What if the soul of Palermo lies not just in its cathedrals or cannoli, but in the traces of an Arab past that still breathe into the city’s pulse?

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Wander in Palermo: Cappella Palatina
DESTINATION Shaopeng 6/8/25 DESTINATION Shaopeng 6/8/25

Wander in Palermo: Cappella Palatina

Stepping into the Cappella Palatina, I was met by geometry, gold, and God — where Norman ambition, Byzantine splendour, and Islamic artistry mingle under one roof.

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