Train travel in China

My first train ride was a 16-hour one from Xi An to Chengdu. Continue reading Train travel in China

Tsukiji market

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

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

Asia

Mate in India

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

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?

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

Asia, Australia, China

5 weird foods I’ve tried on the road

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

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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”

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”