After the Malaysian MotoGP, I made quick stops in the capital city of Kuala Lumpur, and Malacca, a picturesque city on the west coast. I found KL to be much more modern than I expected. In many areas it is similar to Singapore. The prices are much cheaper thought, as alcohol is about 1/3 of the cost compared to its more expensive neighbor.

One of my favorite activities during this long trip has been attending sporting events around the world. About a month after attending the Singapore Formula One Grand Prix, I had the chance to go to my first live MotoGP race in Sepang, Malaysia.

I wanted to come to Singapore for only one week, but I ended up staying for a total of 46 days. How did this happen?

I’ve been a F1 fan since the Senna days. Even before I left for this long round the world trip in 2014, I knew for certain that I would want to attend the 2015 Singapore Grand Prix.

After Japan, I made stops in Hong Kong and Macau. It was my first time visiting both cities. My impression of Hong Kong was that it was very loud and crowded, almost claustrophobic. Every time I left the hostel building and walked into the street, the noise level outside would shock me for a few seconds. Despite that, it is a vibrant and exciting city full of life.