Belfast is a place that had been on my radar for years. I am passionate about cultural histories, especially those … More
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Gateways to South East Asia II: Hong Kong
Second of a series of entries on gateways to Asia. Click here for my take on Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Convenient … More
A Beer and a view: Celebrating independent travel experiences
Going through my online photo albums, I am stunned by how many pictures feature cans or bottles of beer. I … More
Thailand – The Land of Smiles
I look back on the photos of my first Asian and smile. Smile at my smiles – hell I’m smiling … More
Waterside Walks in Krabi and Dumaguete
The more you travel, the more likely it is to experience convergence – or shall I call it analogy between … More
People Watching on Sukhumvit Road, Bangkok
I’d seen it mentioned in travel guides but, frankly, didn’t quite grasp the point of it until I spent time … More
Palawan, Rainy Paradise
The hype was to be believed : Palawan is indeed a paradise, only for me it turned to be a … More
We Will Always Have Samet
The true paradises are the paradises that we have lost (Marcel Proust) Ko Samet. Just writing the name of … More
Saturday night in Anda, Bohol
Two sold out boats and a cancellation at Cebu Pier 1 meant that, despite having showed up around 10.20 on … 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