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Connecting with Locals: The True Essence of Travel
30 April 2024
At a night market in Kuala Lumpur, I was invited behind a satay stall to learn a vendor's generations-old family recipes. Connecting with locals like this provides the deepest cultural immersion - a window into their traditions, values and human experiences that dissolve stereotypes and foster empathy.
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Sustainable Travel: Reducing Your Footprint on the Road
30 April 2024
Trekking through Malaysia's ancient rainforests, I witnessed tourism's impact - illegal logging, plastic pollution. It inspired me to travel more consciously by staying at eco-lodges, using public transport, and seeking ethical tour companies benefiting local communities. We must reduce our footprints to preserve the world's beauty.
© Samantha 2024