Tuesday, September 30, 20257:50 a.m. Room 407 Crossroads HotelChow Kit, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia I don’t have any big stories to tell this morning, but there have been a few changes since yesterday. For one thing, I’m in a different hotel. I won’t call it a new hotel because I’ve stayed…
Lazada Delivery Drama – These Things Happen Only on Planet Doug
Monday, September 29, 20255:12 a.m. Room 211, Hotel Raja BotChow Kit, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia It’s a bit early to be awake, drinking instant coffee, and typing, but my eyes popped open at three this morning, and then I couldn’t get back to sleep. I’ve been awake since then and busy…
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…
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…
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…
The Reality of Life in Kampung Baru, Malaysia
Fellow Youtuber “American Hobo” spent part of a day exploring Kampung Baru in Malaysia on his bicycle. I’ve noticed that in the comments after most Kampung Baru videos on YouTube, there will be statements about how rich the inhabitants of this area actually are. The houses may look humble, but…
Kuala Lumpur Attractions: An Informal List
MATIC (Malaysia Tourist information Center)Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/GRhmS9DnDzt6eKeRAWebsite: https://www.matic.gov.my/en/ You can get tourism information here. And they often have music and cultural performances. There’s a good schedule of their upcoming events and performances on their website. The National Museum of Malaysia (Muzium Negara)Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/a4tYbAnNRngfRHPY7Website: https://www.muziumnegara.gov.my/en This is an excellent and…
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…
Podcast: Local Stories; Boxing Day Tsunami 2004; Itchy Boots Update; YouTubers (December 28, 2024)
Podcast for Saturday, December 28, 2024Malahayati Hotel, Tanjung BalaiSumatra, Indonesia I suppose this video is notable in that it is the first journal video that I shot in 4K on my GoPro since I got the new laptop. I don’t think shooting in 4K makes any difference in these videos…
Podcast: Extension Approval; Patreon Library; Itchy Boots Stolen Motorcycle (December 26, 2024)
CHAPTERS00:00 – Setting the Stage07:04 – Visa Extension Approval17:47 – Patreon Update24:21 – USB-C Port Broken34:47 – Itchy Boots’ Motorcycle Stolen01:06:09 – False Assumptions01:14:58 – Incorrect Theories01:22:12 – Noraly Sees Her Motorcycle01:33:55 – Why Cut the Wires?01:38:02 – Police Finally Show Up01:44:32 – Bird’s Eye View01:51:07 – Things I Don’t…