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Enjoying stopovers - Alvinology
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Enjoying stopovers

Walking through the narrow streets of the spice souk in Dubai, I was assaulted by a heady mix…
Such a let down - Alvinology
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Such a let down

The queue to enter the Taj Mahal was growing by the minute. We were the first in line,…
Scammed overseas - Alvinology
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Scammed overseas

The lady came up to us, and told us that it was the Buddha’s birthday that day. She…
Shitty toilets - Alvinology
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Shitty toilets

If you’re travelling solo, toilet breaks have to be planned with military precision. I learnt this the hard…
Slumming it out in Mumbai - Alvinology
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Slumming it out in Mumbai

Dharavi Slum inspired the hit film – Slumdog Millionaire. But the reality is far from glamorous. It is…