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Teh Chin Liang lives in Georgetown, Malaysia, a scenic island city and a UNESCO heritage site. As a travel enthusiast, he has extensively traveled to more than 30 countries since 2004. He is a book lover and writes across multiple genres.

His favorite pastime is finding a quiet oasis and tucking away with a good book. While working a full-time job, he tries to take time off whenever possible to travel the world. He is multilingual that he speaks Mandarin, Hokkien (Chinese dialect), Malay, English, little Spanish - hablo muy poco Español and keen on practicing Thai language.

Jake Needham, Author of Best-Selling Crime and Espionage Novels

December 1, 2025 by Teh Chin LiangLeave a Comment

Jake Needham is an American-born novelist and former screenwriter who has lived in Asia—mainly Thailand and Singapore—since the early 1980s. He has published 18 books and has been nominated for the Barry Award three times. His seventh book in the Inspector Tay series — Who the Hell Is Harry Black? — won the Barry Award for Best Paperback Mystery of 2024. Q. You are originally from Houston, Texas, but you have been living in Asia since the 80s. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Interviews · Tagged: Asia, Bangkok Thailand, Britain, Burma, Cruising, Culture, England, Fashion, Film, History, Hollywood, Hong Kong, Houston, Interview, Paradise, Singapore, Sydney, Texas, Thailand, Traffic

Andrew Forsthoefel, Author of “Walking to Listen: 4,000 Miles Across America, One Story at a Time”

November 21, 2025 by Teh Chin LiangLeave a Comment

At 23, Andrew Forsthoefel left his home in Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania, and began a 4,000-mile walk across America, carrying an audio recorder, a “Walking to Listen” sign, and an open mind ready for conversations with strangers. His book, Walking to Listen, documents his year-long trek across America to learn the art of listening. Q. In 2011, you set out on a cross-country walk with a mission of listening to strangers. Most people walk for … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Interviews · Tagged: America, Art, Culture, Mountain Climbing, Pennsylvania, Trekking, Walking tour

Charles A. Ray, Former US Diplomat and Author

November 15, 2025 by Teh Chin LiangLeave a Comment

Charles A. Ray is a retired U.S. diplomat and former ambassador to Cambodia and Zimbabwe. Before joining the Foreign Service, he served 20 years in the U.S. Army. Over his diplomatic career, he held key positions including Deputy Consul General in Chiang Mai, Thailand, Deputy Chief of Mission in Sierra Leone, Consul General in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, and Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for POW/Missing Personnel Affairs. He is a prolific … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Interviews · Tagged: Antarctica, Arizona, Australia, California, Cambodia, China, Culture, Georgia, Germany, History, Kansas, Korea, Laos, Louisiana, Machu Picchu, Malaysia, Maryland, National Geographic, New Jersey, New Zealand

Brent Huff, Award-Winning Actor, Writer and Director

November 1, 2025 by Teh Chin LiangLeave a Comment

Brent Huff is an award-winning actor, writer, and director best known for his recurring roles in Shameless, The Rookie, The Rookie: Feds, Pensacola: Wings of Gold, and Black Scorpion. His early career took off in the 1980s when he starred in the French cult classic The Perils of Gwendoline. Over the years, Brent has been recognized with several honors, including awards from the Stony Brook Film Festival, the International Family Film Festival, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Interviews · Tagged: America, Architecture, Argentina, Art, Brazil, Culture, Drinking, Fashion, Festival, Film, Food and Wine, Iceland, Interview, Missouri, Paris, Romania, Serbia, South America, Spain, Thailand

Lizeth Yarlequé, Documentary Filmmaker and Fixer

October 17, 2025 by Teh Chin LiangLeave a Comment

Lizeth Yarlequé is a Peruvian documentary filmmaker, producer, fixer and founder of Humana Films. Her works have been featured on major international platforms including Warner Bros, ARTE, ZDF, Al Jazeera, the United Nations, CNN, Business Insider, The Goldman Environmental Prize among others on projects deeply connected to indigenous communities and cultures. She is passionately committed to environmental causes and her major participation as … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Interviews · Tagged: Andes, Architecture, Art, Beach, Canada, Culture, Festival, Film, Food and Wine, Germany, Interview, Ireland, London, Machu Picchu, Mountain Climbing, Peru, Photography, Rainforest, Travel Abroad, Wildlife

President Kevin Baugh, His Excellency of the Republic of Molossia

September 20, 2025 by Teh Chin LiangLeave a Comment

Kevin Baugh is the founder and president of the Republic of Molossia, a self-proclaimed micronation in the Nevada desert. Since 1977, he has transformed his homestead into a whimsical sovereign state, blending humor and creativity into its governance. Q. For those who may not know about the Republic of Molossia, could you explain what Molossia is, what this micronation means to you, is it open to visitors? A micronation is a tiny, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: North America · Tagged: America, Art, California, Canada, Chicago, Culture, Desert, Europe, France, Georgia, Germany, Mexico, Montreal, Nevada, North America, San Diego, Toronto

Mario Rigby, Eco-Explorer, Author, Speaker, and Former Professional Track and Field Athlete

September 11, 2025 by Teh Chin LiangLeave a Comment

Mario Rigby is an eco-explorer, author, speaker, and former professional track and field athlete. Born in Grand Turk, Turks and Caicos Islands, he was raised in Germany before moving to Canada. In 2015, Rigby embarked on his epic “Crossing Africa” expedition, traveling from Cape Town to Cairo entirely by foot and kayak. Over two years, he covered more than 12,000 kilometers across 8 African countries. Q. Growing up in the Turks and Caicos … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Interviews · Tagged: Africa, Alaska, Argentina, Bicycle, Canada, Caribbean, Denali, Food and Wine, Germany, Hiking, History, Journey, Montreal, Mountain Climbing, River Rafting, Sailing, Tanzania, Toronto, Village, Walking tour

Quinn Cox, CEO and co-Founder of Giving Bag

August 25, 2025 by Teh Chin LiangLeave a Comment

Quinn Cox is the co-founder and CEO of Giving Bag, a social-enterprise conceived in 2013 during his time at Cornell’s School of Hotel Administration. Giving Bag was honored with the 2025 Travel + Leisure Global Vision Award for Sustainability. In addition to Giving Bag, Quinn also founded Impact Hotels, a global community dedicated to sharing best practices in sustainability and social responsibility. Q. The concept for a Giving Bag started in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Interviews · Tagged: Costa Rica, Fashion, Georgia, Houston, Journey, Lodge, Nicaragua

Mark DeCarlo, American Actor, Comedian, Author, Travel & Foodie Expert and TV Host.

July 28, 2025 by Teh Chin Liang1 Comment

Mark DeCarlo is an Emmy Award-winning TV host, improv actor/host, screenwriter, and best-selling author. He is known for his quick humor and deep passion for food and travel. He has hosted hit shows like Taste of America, Studs and X Show, voiced the iconic character Hugh Neutron in Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius, and written the popular travel/food book A Fork on the Road. A Fork on the Road is also a podcast he co-hosts with his wife, Yeni … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Interviews · Tagged: America, Bus Travel, Chicago, Coffee, Culture, Drinking, Europe, Festival, Film, Food and Wine, History, Italy, Key West, Music, New Orleans, New York City, Restaurants, Rome, Shopping Mall, Travel Show

Dan Buettner, Founder of Blue Zones & New York Times Bestselling Author

April 5, 2024 by Teh Chin LiangLeave a Comment

Dan Buettner is a National Geographic Fellow, the #1 New York Times Bestselling Author of five books on longevity and happiness, and a three-time Guinness World Record holder for long-distance cycling. In 2003, Buettner founded Blue Zones, where he has studied communities with increased longevity, including Ikaria, Greece; Loma Linda, California; Sardinia, Italy; Okinawa, Japan; and Nicoya, Costa Rica. His study of longevity has been adapted into … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Interviews · Tagged: America, Bicycle, California, China, Costa Rica, Drinking, Food and Wine, Golf, Greece, Hiking, History, Interview, Italy, Japan, Lifestyle, Malaysia, Massage, Minnesota, National Geographic, New York City

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