My Thai readings – in English

This is long overdue, but better late than never. I’ve read a lot about Thailand – partly to prepare my … More

A Week in Laos: First Impressions

“Wow – this place is truly beautiful”, I said to myself as I stared dreamingly at the lush mountains surrounding … More

I’m back in Madrid after an Easter trip to Ibiza and Formentera. I close my eyes and see blue, turquoise … More

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

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

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

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

When writing about my travel highlights of 2018, I couldn’t help but recall that last year was one in which … More

Vang Vieng is truly a weird place. The ugliest town set in the prettiest surroundings, it feels strangely historical even … More

I had told my Taiwanese friend Jon I’d take him for a nice mountain walk in the Madrid sierra, but … More