Tag: south east asia

I believe in holy things – Part 2: Be ready to enter the Temple & Gratitude for food

by Kurt Robinson on February 8, 2018 in Religion • 0 Comments

It’s important to be well-prepared to enter a holy place, but even so, sometimes the most important thing is to enter regardless. Read more →

Sex workers in South East Asia: Fun, games & exploitation

by Kurt Robinson on December 18, 2017 in Podcast • 0 Comments

The Story: Strange experiences with prostitutes in Asia

You walk down Changkat Road in Kuala Lumpur, and you see a group of lovely Khmer and Vietnamese women on the side of the street. Whether you try to avoid them or try to escape them, they will get near you, asking “Massas? You wan’ massas?” and if you give them half a chance, they will tell you how much they want you, and whisper offers of certain services.

You keep walking, and make it to the bars, with chairs and tables in the street. A beautiful Ugandan woman reaches out her hand and says “Hey baby!” You might wish she were just being friendly, but experience tells you otherwise, and her glare signals that she’s thinking more about your wallet than your character.

For some of these women, they might enjoy their jobs and be paid well, receiving money from tourists willing to have a good time. For others, they might have been charmed into it by foreign men of low moral fibre, promising work as a waitress or a dancer in fine Malaysia, only to find a job of a different nature, with the worst boss of their lives.

Join Kurt on a trip through Thailand, Cambodia and Malaysia as he comes across an alienating world of beauty, risk and debauchery in the next episode of… The Paradise Paradox!

The Eps:

Crazy, weird & wonderful Thailand – Episode 182

A dirty postcard from Colombia – Episode 112

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Crazy, weird and wonderful Thailand

by Kurt Robinson on November 7, 2017 in Podcast • 0 Comments

The Story: Delicious food and beautiful ladyboys in the Kingdom of Thailand

Depending on what type of person you are, you might know Thailand for its beautiful Buddhist temples, its tasty food, ladyboys, ping-pong shows, or just its happy, humble people. And it’s true, Thailand has all these things and more.

In this episode, Kurt explains a traveller’s perspective on Thailand, the pad thai and basil stir-fries, the gorgeous and prolific sex workers, the ubiquitous transgender women, and the Thai people’s love for the late king, his majesty Rama IX. Kurt also talks about south east Asians fascination with sugary drinks, and some tips on how to spot a shill.

Join us on the next pad krapow scarfing episode of … The Paradise Paradox!