Experiences with Dr K – Book Series

Experiences with Dr K – Book Series

A 12-part series documenting military and World War II sites across Southeast Asia and Asia, exploring history through place, memory, and personal experience.

This series is not a travel guide. It is a narrative journey—where history is experienced, observed, and interpreted through presence.

Now Available:

Book 1
Experiences with Dr K – Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand

Book 2
Experiences with Dr K – 12 Military and WWII Sites in Southeast Asia and South Korea

Upcoming:

Book 3
Experiences with Dr K – 12 Iconic Places of Worship in Southeast Asia, China, Hong Kong and Taiwan
(Christmas 2026)

Available for purchase via direct contact.

Book 1: Experiences with Dr K – Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand

This first volume begins the journey of the series—tracing military and wartime history across key locations in Singapore, Malaysia, and Thailand.

Each site is approached not as a checklist, but as a place with its own story—shaped by memory, context, and the passage of time.

Through observation and reflection, this volume explores how history is experienced on the ground—where landscapes, structures, and remnants speak in quiet but powerful ways.

It is both a personal journey and a historical account, capturing moments that are often overlooked, yet deeply significant.

Book 2: Experiences with Dr K – 12 Military and WWII Sites in Southeast Asia and South Korea

This second volume expands the journey across Southeast Asia and into South Korea, examining a broader spectrum of military and World War II sites.

The focus remains consistent: to observe history through place, and to interpret each site through its present condition as much as its past.

Across twelve carefully selected locations, this volume continues the narrative approach of the series—where each chapter is shaped by both historical context and personal reflection.

It presents history not as distant or abstract, but as something that remains present within landscapes, structures, and environments.

Purchase & Enquiries

There are journeys we take,
and there are journeys that shape us.

Experiences with Dr K is a series built through lived experiences across Asia — exploring heritage, conflict, and faith through place, memory, and reflection.

Each volume reflects three enduring themes:
– Heritage
– History
– Hospitality

All books are presented as:
• Hardcover editions
• Full-colour photography
• Featuring UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Marriott Bonvoy hotels, airports and airlines
• Personally autographed copies with complimentary delivery

Available Titles

Book 1 - Foundation Volume
Experiences with Dr K – Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand
Retail: USD 75
Special Price: USD 55

Book 2
Experiences with Dr K – 12 Military and WWII Sites in Southeast Asia and South Korea
Retail: USD 75
Special Price: USD 63

Book 3 (Pre-Order)
Experiences with Dr K – 12 Iconic Places of Worship in Southeast Asia and China
Retail: USD 75
Special Price: USD 51

Bundle (Book 1 & 2)
Retail: USD 150
Special Price: USD 119

This is a print-to-order series.
Each release is produced only upon reaching a minimum order quantity, forming a limited batch.

For Marriott Bonvoy members, hotel professionals, UNESCO or United Nations teams—DM or email for a considered rate.

To reserve a copy, please contact:

Instagram: @thebackpackprofessor
Email: phi.hospitalityindex@gmail.com

Not simply places visited —
but stories chosen to be remembered.

Bunk Orders Available at a special price and for Marriott Bonvoy/Hoteliers. Please contact directly via Instagram @thebackpackprofessor

— Thebackpackprofessor

PHI™ | Hospitality • History • Narrative