Going through my online photo albums, I am stunned by how many pictures feature cans or bottles of beer. I … More
Category: Destinations
Koh Kood: Suay Mak Mak
Sometimes you dream a destination, but real life lets you down. Not that it wasn’t as good as you’d read … More
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
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
