Every year, 1.5 million people travel to a Malaysian island to smash coconuts against the asphalt and carry burden on their shoulders. Penang Thaipusam is easy to get hooked on. Even literally.
Pipeaway Newsletter #162: Did you already ghiblify yourself? What is our responsibility when we use AI for entertainment at the expense of real authors?
Pipeaway Newsletter #161: From charming Airbnbs via luxury hotels to hostel dormitories, I’ve seen it all. Bizarre included.
On the occasion of Pipeaway’s 8th anniversary, I share the wildest, weirdest, and most bizarre hostel experiences, from snoring nightmares to unexpected rodent roommates!
Pipeaway Newsletter #160: From late flights to late nights, time has a price. Wanna earn 600 euros?
Every day, hundreds of visitors queue for their selfie moment with Penang’s most famous street art piece – Ernest Zacharevic’s Little Children on a Bicycle. What is its secret?
Pipeaway Newsletter #158: In our new series “Been There, Done That”, we explore landmarks people queue for selfies. First stop: a famous street art piece in George Town.
Pipeaway Newsletter #158: I’m looking at snow-capped mountains while reporting on my tropical adventures. March is a great month for new beginnings!
For every Chinese New Year, Kek Lok Si Temple on Penang Island dresses up in 10,000 lights. Witness the night spectacle at Malaysia’s largest Buddhist temple!
Pipeaway Newsletter #156: From fire lighting up the sky to water splashing the streets, the globe celebrates new years with diverse traditions. Here’s to New Year madness!