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The latest posts from Colin’s Compass.

Japan: I Get It Now

When Luda mentioned only 17.5% of Japanese citizens hold a valid Japanese passport, I almost spat out the miso soup I was drinking. This is shockingly low. For context, it is estimated that roughly 70% of Canadians hold one. Economics…

Mexico: Wonders and Stories from the Yucatan

Being the completionist that I am, Mexico has been on the top of my “To Travel” list ever since I visited the Taj Mahal in Agra, India last summer. Realizing I had visited four of the “New Seven Wonders of…

India: Solo Travelling in Colour & Chaos

Ladakh in Northern India is a truly magical place in the footsteps of the Himalayas. I capped off my 3-month solo adventure across Asia with an incredibly fast-paced 3 weeks in India. Knowing I had a comfortable home life in…

Kazakhstan: A Mystery Country Now Solved

I went to Kazakhstan (KZ) and had my expectations blown away, which actually isn’t saying much given I had none to begin with. My only exposure with “The Land of Wanderers” was watching Borat last year, a 2006 satire comedy…

Japan: I Get It Now

When Luda mentioned only 17.5% of Japanese citizens hold a valid Japanese passport, I almost spat out the miso soup I was drinking. This is shockingly low. For context, it…
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India: Solo Travelling in Colour & Chaos

Ladakh in Northern India is a truly magical place in the footsteps of the Himalayas. I capped off my 3-month solo adventure across Asia with an incredibly fast-paced 3 weeks…

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Welcome to my Compass.

This is my cozy corner of the internet dedicated to descriptions of and musings from hobbies, travel and other life experiences. It means a lot to me that you’re taking time out of your day visiting and I hope you can take something away.

My very best,
Colin Lam

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