Sometimes you dream a destination, but real life lets you down. Not that it wasn’t as good as you’d read … More
Author: Alfonso LH
I like reading and writing. I read and write fiction, travel writing and thoughts about how languages work.
Where the air is (almost) cool: Rooftop bars in Bangkok
As yet another trip to the Land of Smiles approaches, I can’t help but revel in the couple of short, … More
The road to Sangkhlaburi, Thailand
I read about Sangkhla for the first time in travelfish.org, after my first Thai trip. It featured on the Thailand … More
My Alicia Hills Journey – By Czarina L. Platino
Preface What I can say: I am delighted to finally be able to publish Czarina Platino’s reflections on her beloved … More
Scenes of travel in the Philippines (II): On Barangays, Basketball and Beaches
I’ve written before that the Philippines is more about the sounds than anything else. And yet, there’s also a plethora … More
My Children, my Travels
It’s father’s day. I catch myself researching my next Asia trip as I’m about to pick my kids up from … More
The conquered freedom of Asian Female Solo Travelers
During my travels in South East Asia, I’ve met the most varied bunch of travelers. In a sense I’ve felt … More
