UPDATE: Not much time has passed, yet it feels like it’s time for a quick update. Planet Doug is still spinning in orbit around Kuala Lumpur. KL has a strong gravitational pull, and it’s always hard for me to break free. The big event for today (Thursday) was moving from…
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Credit Card Fraud Update (and new Touch’n’Go Visa card)
UPDATE: Some good news on the credit card front. Of course, nothing changed with my old credit card. That account was flagged by my bank for potential fraud, and the card was cancelled. My phone call to my bank was extremely stressful, but it wasn’t actually that bad. I’ve certainly…
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UPDATE: Hotel Smokers and Credit Card Fraud
Saturday, October 4, 20258:32 a.m. Room 307 Crossroads HotelChow Kit, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia THE SMOKER IN ROOM 408 A few things have happened over the last few days. I’m still in Kuala Lumpur. I keep uncovering new things I want to do or need to do while I’m here. One…
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Plans for Cycling; Meeting Up with Jamie; & Lazada Delivery Adventures
Thursday, September 26, 20258:14 a.m. Room 211, Hotel Raja BotChow Kit, Kuala LumpurMalaysia I did my best to get a good night of sleep last night. It wasn’t easy, and I had to incorporate every technique under the sun, but I think I slept enough to have gas in my…
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Update: Two More Friends Showed Up in Kuala Lumpur
On the left in this picture is Bill, AKA the International Bigshot. He has a YouTube channel and a brand new Substack newsletter all about his thoughts and travels. He recently travelled by train and ship from from Bergen, Norway to Istanbul, Turkey. Around 25 YouTube videos from that journey…
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Behind the Scenes – Malaysia Mystery Tour
Wednesday, September 24, 20258:00 a.m. Room 211, Hotel Raja BotChow Kit, Kuala LumpurMalaysia I’m back in Kuala Lumpur, and I’m staying at the small and funky Hotel Raja Bot. Even the name is small and funky, and I think it translates as the King of Boats Hotel. The street is…
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The Best Audio Quality of My Life: Sennheiser Headphones & Portable Amplifier
I often find myself thinking about audio and audio equipment. This time it’s because I started watching the Swedish TV series “The Playlist.” I’ve only watched the first couple of episodes, but I find it intriguing. I love a good tech story about a small startup that ends up taking…