Granted – mountains will always be my home turf. I enjoy the multifarious relief forms and the variety and contingency … More
Author: Alfonso LH
I like reading and writing. I read and write fiction, travel writing and thoughts about how languages work.
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 Gift of Home Travel: Madrid In a New light
When writing about my travel highlights of 2018, I couldn’t help but recall that last year was one in which … 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
Thai values: Jai yen yen
I learnt about jai yen reading up on Thai culture between my first and my second trip to the Land … More
Scenes of Travel in the Philippines (I): It’s not the sights – it’s the music!
Travel is about so much more than bagging sights. It’s about the experiences: your interaction with locals, other travelers….and yourself. … More
