I basically headed to the Riaño mountains because I was alone that weekend and found an extremely cheap single hotel … More
Author: Alfonso LH
I like reading and writing. I read and write fiction, travel writing and thoughts about how languages work.
Travel in times of home confinement (III)
Bitter sweet images as we start our second month in confinement. The round of applause at 8 pm has waned, … More
Gateways to South East Asia IV: Singapore
This is the fourth of a series of entries on gateways to Asia – you know, the kind of places you’ll spend … More
Gateways to South East Asia III: Bangkok
This is the third of a series of entries on gateways to Asia – you know, the kind of places … More
Travel in times of home confinement (II)
The government finally decided they’d let us take the kids for a walk. Following the 1111 rule, of course – … More
Gateways to South East Asia II: Hong Kong
Second of a series of entries on gateways to Asia. Click here for my take on Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Convenient … More
Gateways to South East Asia I: Kuala Lumpur
It’s a typical scenario. You are making arrangements to reach your dreamed travel destination in South East Asia: Bali, the … More
Travel in times of home confinement
Today I was due to travel to Mexico but, guess what, COVID-19 had it that it’s time to stay home. … More
Repeating Ayutthaya, Thailand
It’s not that usual to travel 10000 kms away from home and get to repeat destinations – that is, away … More
Comparo: Thailand v the Philippines (II)
In a previous post I began the silly exercise of comparing two indie travel destinations that I totally love. The … More
