Through his book Journeys Through Southeast Asia Ceritalah 2,

Through his book Journeys Through Southeast Asia Ceritalah 2,
Malaysian author Karim Raslan paints an image of the region with
his usual wit and insight. The book pieces together the seemingly
irreconcilable icons of our region.

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Heaven on Earth

What really makes the Laotian capital of Vientiane so satisfying
is its motto Bor Ben Yung (Everything will be just fine). With
half-a-million cheery residents, tranquil temples, glittering
monuments and super spicy cuisine, the city is beyond laidback.

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