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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.

Aaron Linsdau, American Polar Explorer

April 15, 2026 by Teh Chin LiangLeave a Comment

Aaron Linsdau is an American polar explorer. He is best known for completing a solo expedition from Hercules Inlet to the South Pole - the second American to complete the journey. His other expeditions include a winter trek across the Greenland Tundra and three ski expeditions across Yellowstone National Park.  He also crossed the Greenland Ice Cap in 2023, leading an unsupported and unsupplied team expedition. In addition, he has climbed Denali … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Interviews · Tagged: Antarctica, Denali, Food and Wine, Journey, Mountain Climbing, National Park, Ski Trip, Trekking, Wyoming

Lauren Juliff, Founder of Never Ending Footsteps

April 5, 2026 by Teh Chin LiangLeave a Comment

Lauren Juliff is a British travel blogger, author, and digital nomad who founded the travel site Never Ending Footsteps. In 2011, she decided to quit her job and see the world. She has since spent more than a decade on the road, visiting over 100 countries and sharing her experiences in an honest way that most travel blogs don’t, including highlighting some of the unglamorous mishaps she has learned from along the way. Q. Most travel blogs … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Interviews · Tagged: Australia, Beach, Budget travel, Bus Travel, China, England, Food and Wine, Istanbul, Maldives, National Park, New Zealand, Pakistan, Portugal, Resort, Restaurants, Shanghai, Taxi, Volcano, Walking tour

Lisa Steinmann, Minnesota Writer and Journalist on Nordic Sauna Culture

March 28, 2026 by Teh Chin LiangLeave a Comment

Lisa Steinmann is a textile artist, educator, writer, and student of fiber arts. She authors Bad Sauna/Good Stories, a blog exploring sauna as sanctuary and daily practice. She is developing a book examining how textiles have been integral to sauna throughout history -- as functional, sensual and creatively considered materials. Sauna bathing and textile-making are intertwined practices rooted in the natural environment and ancestral ways of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Interviews · Tagged: America, Art, Canada, Canals, Culture, Desert, Drinking, History, Lifestyle, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Naked, Ski Trip, Spa, Sweden, Wildlife

Eddy L. Harris, Writer, Filmmaker and Lifelong Traveler

March 18, 2026 by Teh Chin LiangLeave a Comment

Eddy L. Harris is a writer, filmmaker, and lifelong traveler who mixes memoir, adventure, and cultural insights in books like Mississippi Solo and Native Stranger. His stories dive into race and identity, inspired by his journeys across the USA and Africa. Q. Back in the 80s, you made a journey down the Mississippi by canoe, solo. What was the hardest part of doing it solo? The hardest thing about doing it solo was doing it. And I imagine … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Interviews · Tagged: Africa, America, Beer, Bicycle, Bridges, Bus Travel, Canada, Caribbean, Culture, Drinking, Europe, France, India, Journey, Mexico, Mississippi, Moscow, Motorbike, New York City, Passport

Thomas J. Elpel, Author, Builder, Wilderness Educator and Conservationist

March 5, 2026 by Teh Chin Liang5 Comments

Thomas J. Elpel is a wilderness educator, author, and founder of Green University in Montana. He completed a five-month, self-supported expedition down the Missouri River. His work focuses on plant identification, survival skills, and sustainable living, blending hands-on experience with ecological awareness. Q. What inspired you to start learning and teaching wilderness survival skills? My grandmother mentored me in learning edible and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Interviews · Tagged: Arizona, Fishing, Food and Wine, History, Journey, Lifestyle, Missouri, Montana, Mountain Climbing, Museum, New Jersey, Utah, Walking tour, Wildlife

Cynthia Rothrock, Martial Artist, Actress and Adventurer

February 25, 2026 by Teh Chin LiangLeave a Comment

Cynthia Rothrock is an American martial artist and actress known as the “Queen of Martial Arts Films.” She holds black belts in multiple disciplines and was a world-champion competitor before starring in her first Hong Kong movie, Yes, Madam, co-starring Michelle Yeoh. Her recent work includes Black Creek and the upcoming horror film Steel Donkeys. Q. I grew up watching Hong Kong action films in the late 80s and early 90s. You were a very cool … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Interviews · Tagged: America, Antarctica, Art, China, Everest, Film, Food and Wine, Harvest, Hong Kong, Interview, Journey, Nepal, Scuba Diving, Seafood, Trekking

Louis Potenziano (Bangkok Louie), Expat Restaurateur and Irish Pub Owner

February 15, 2026 by Teh Chin Liang2 Comments

Louis Potenziano, also known as Bangkok Louie, is an American expat who has been living in Bangkok for over 6 years. He owns O’Leary’s Irish Pub (Soi 15, Sukhumvit), Louie’s on 15 Bamboo and Bourbon, a Thai European restaurant in the same area. Before moving to Bangkok, he worked in Doha on a hospital project, where he led a team installing integrated low-voltage security and communications systems. Q. How did the name ‘Bangkok Louie’ come … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Interviews · Tagged: Bangkok Thailand, Culinary travel, Drinking, Expatriate, Food and Wine, History, Music, New York City, Restaurants, Seafood, Street Food, Thailand, Travel Blogging

Ross Clarkson HKSC, Cinematographer and Director

February 5, 2026 by Teh Chin LiangLeave a Comment

Ross Clarkson is a cinematographer and director, best known for action-packed hits like Undisputed II: Last Man Standing and Undisputed III: Redemption. With more than 30 years in the film industry, he has brought his lens to projects across the globe—shooting in Hong Kong, Thailand, throughout Europe and in Hollywood. Q. Most of your cinematography work is in action films. What is it about that genre that appeals to you? It’s exciting and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Interviews · Tagged: Asia, Australia, Beach, Culture, Europe, Film, Hollywood, Hong Kong, Music, Photography, Technology, Thailand

Nick, The Flying Naturist

January 25, 2026 by Teh Chin Liang7 Comments

Nick is better known as The Flying Naturist. He is a lifestyle blogger and content creator who shares what it is like to live a clothing optional life on his website, FlyingNaturist.com. He writes about everyday naturist experiences, from swimming and bowling to vacation. Nick presents himself as an ordinary person and advocates that naturism is not about showing off or being provocative, but simply a way of life. Q. Naturism is a lifestyle, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Interviews · Tagged: Beach, Bicycle, Britain, Bus Travel, England, Europe, Garden, Hiking, History, Internet, Lifestyle, Mountain Climbing, Naked, Restaurants, Shopping Mall, Spain, Train Travel, Walking tour, Wildlife

Jerome Rand, Sailor, Author and Speaker

January 12, 2026 by Teh Chin LiangLeave a Comment

Jerome Rand is a sailor from Northern Michigan. In 2017, he solo-circumnavigated the globe nonstop aboard Mighty Sparrow, spending 271 days alone at sea. Today, he writes and speaks about his adventures, including his book Sailing Into Oblivion, hosts the podcast of the same name, offers sailing coaching and motivational talks, and shares stories that inspire resilience, curiosity, and pushing beyond comfort zones. Visit his website. Q. Let’s … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Interviews · Tagged: America, Caribbean, England, Journey, Maine, Michigan, New Zealand, Sailing, South America, Wildlife

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