Images of Love in Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya

Falling in love with a destination is not completely unlike falling in love with a person. There are powerful images, … More

Beaches of Krabi II: Railay and Ao Nang

Railay beach. How can you be in Krabi and not go to Railay? I didn’t get there early, as I … More

Beaches of Krabi I: Nopparat Thara

After a few hours in Krabi town, it became clear to me that it was too hot to do anything … More

In search of the perfect blue (I): Ibiza

Granted – mountains will always be my home turf. I enjoy the multifarious relief forms and the variety and contingency … More

Isan Stories (II): The Swiss and the Hairdresser

I met Alain while having Pad-Mii-Phimai, a local variation of Pad Thai, at a cooked food stall next to the … More

The Tiger Cave Temple in Krabi: The Way Up and The Way Down

I like temples, I like views and I like walking – so there was no way I was missing Wat … More

The Long Beach Blues: A Sea Kayaking failure in Ko Yao Noi, Thailand

My first full day in Ko Yao Noi, I was hoping for a fun no-adventure snorkeling tour, an A-side full … 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

Escaping the tourist package in Vang Vieng II: Of Smiles Regained

After the failed walk to Pha Phoak, I made it my quest to rent a decent mountain bike so I … More

Escaping the tourist package in Vang Vieng I: The failed walk to Pha Phoak

“Do what you want today“, said Ek with a big polite smile on his face, “but we’re not renting a … More