As Amir’s Toyota pickup sped away, kicking up a cloud of dust in the late afternoon heat, I watched the sun slowly set over the calm, distant waters of the Malacca Strait. I wasn’t quite sure where on the island I was, or where one should go to find a […]
Malaysia
Stories from the Road – Hitchhiking from Kuala Lumpur to Bangkok
1,700 kilometers. 14 rides. 4 days. 1 road. Part 1 I opened my eyes. Complete darkness. Not a single light or sound. The chilling breeze lightly seeping out of the air conditioning panel forced me deeper under the covers. What time was it? Was the sun already out, or was it […]