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I’m an author, writer and traveller, but most of all I’m a storyteller. Come with me, and let’s go see the world.

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Tsukiji market
Asia, Japan

Tsukiji market

Tsukiji market is bloody, messy, and despite being a tourist attraction it all feels rather organic. Continue reading “Tsukiji market”

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Tinder in China
Asia, China

Tinder in China

Online dating in China goes old school, with parents hawking personal ads for their adult children. I stumble upon this … Continue reading Tinder in China

Mate in India
Asia

Mate in India

Encountering unexpected kindness from a stranger in India. Continue reading Mate in India

Pseudo-angkorean temples. Say Wat?
Asia, Thailand

Pseudo-angkorean temples. Say Wat?

The first thing that hits you about Phimai is how small it is – possibly the smallest town I have ever seen. Continue reading Pseudo-angkorean temples. Say Wat?

Portrait of a survivor
Asia

Portrait of a survivor

Meng can still recall the day the Khmer Rouge liberated Cambodia from civil war, and how people celebrated in the streets. Continue reading Portrait of a survivor

5 weird foods I’ve tried on the road
Asia, Australia, China

5 weird foods I’ve tried on the road

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I try to eat clean in my daily life, but while traveling I have a pretty adventurous palate.

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Beat the dogs to death
Asia, Taiwan

Beat the dogs to death

Hsinchu’s version of inter-varsity games proves a whole lot more vulgar and entertaining than what Singapore is used to. Continue reading “Beat the dogs to death”

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The backpacker’s life
Asia, Taiwan

The backpacker’s life

March 2011 | Hualien, Taiwan

Home for the weekend in Hualien was the top of a rickety bunk bed in Amigos Hostel, a warm, convivial corner shop space that two lovely mongrel dogs took it in turns to guard. Continue reading “The backpacker’s life”

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Taroko Gorge, Hualien: Hey Gorgeous
Asia, Taiwan

Taroko Gorge, Hualien: Hey Gorgeous

March 2011 | Hualien, Taiwan

We got comfortable, and then wanderlust kicked in. So we hiked Taroko Gorge. Continue reading “Taroko Gorge, Hualien: Hey Gorgeous”

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Seeking out a small town
Asia, Taiwan

Seeking out a small town

Six Singaporeans find a home in Hsinchu, Taiwan. Continue reading Seeking out a small town

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