Penang 2014

Milo and other unexpected familiarities when travelling abroad

February 10, 2014 By Amanda Kendle 10 Comments

I expect to find plenty of unusual and different things when I travel abroad. I don't expect to find familiar things in completely unfamiliar surroundings. But it sure is fun when it happens.On this trip to Penang, for example, the familiar thing was Milo. You know, Milo the drink. I know Milo very …

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Penang 2014

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