After three months across Asia, this is how an Egyptian traveler recounts his extraordinary journey. He describes how Malaysia’s “1” symbol has become a national identity, painted on walls, displayed at airports, and even printed on everyday items like sugar bags. To locals, the number signifies unity under one flag.

During his travels, he also met a 17-year-old girl who was unable to read or write. With simple lessons, he helped her write her first words, a moment that symbolized the power of education even in the most remote villages. In India’s capital, Delhi, he witnessed literacy initiatives involving 500 children, where small community schools were turning lives around.

But the road was not without danger. In the forests, he narrowly escaped a poisonous snake that struck dangerously close, jolting him with fear as if it carried 150 volts of electricity. At another moment, mischievous monkeys surrounded him, snatching at his glasses as they echoed strange noises through the jungle.

His Asian journey was also filled with unique flavors. He tasted exotic fruits like rambutan, mangosteen, jackfruit, and durian—fruits both loved and feared by locals for their powerful taste and smell.

In Indonesia, he crossed paths with a taxi driver who spoke passionately about politics and the role of religion in his society. Each conversation gave him new insight into the diverse cultures and mindsets across Asia.

The traveler concludes his story with wonder at the richness of Asia: its people, its symbols, and its everyday lessons that left a lasting imprint on his journey.