Architecture Inhabited

After reaching Malaysia and traveling by bus for 5 hours we arrived in the city of Penang, where we were rewarded with a stay at the Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion. This historical mansion was built by the business tycoon Cheong Fatt Tze, a self-made millionaire who has been called the JP Morgan of the East. The building is centered around an open-aired courtyard, which serves as the heart of the house, where the chi is supposed to flow the strongest. Designed according to Feng-Shui principles, the house is supposed to be perfect according to the ancient art. After getting the chance to experience the mansion for a few days, its undeniable that the architecture and the atmosphere it creates lives up to its legacy.

the Vietnamese AntiThreat

Far from threatening, Vietam was one of the most welcoming countries we visited along our adventure. Hanoi’s streets were continuously alive with vendors selling everything from fresh fruit to fully cooked meals, transforming each parcel of sidewalk into a store… The most amazing part was how warm and friendly everyone was, even if when they knew no English… While there we also made it to Ha Long Bay, a gorgeous string of rocky islands that spans hundred of miles, complete with fruit pirates and water communities.