Fear and gratitude on the Shimanami Kaido
On a two-day cycling journey along the Shimanami Kaido I reflect on fear, gratitude, and the aftermath of losing my best friend. Continue reading Fear and gratitude on the Shimanami Kaido
Tag: travel
Growing up is not that scary: Things I’ve learnt as a 28-year-old
Reflections, advice and things I’ve learnt as a 28-year-old. Continue reading Growing up is not that scary: Things I’ve learnt as a 28-year-old
Countries that are difficult to love
They are strange and terrifying and beautiful, and something keeps me going back. Continue reading Countries that are difficult to love
Streets of Pyongyang
Everyday life is fascinating in Pyongyang, North Korea – from riding the subway to shopping at the local Kwangbok supermarket.
Continue reading Streets of Pyongyang
Erotics and narcotics
Neon lights illuminate Amsterdam’s De Wallen red light district at nightfall, a grown man’s playground of erotics and narcotics. Continue reading Erotics and narcotics
Climbing Poon Hill: To the summit and back
Two city slickers make it to the peak of Poon Hill. Continue reading Climbing Poon Hill: To the summit and back
Skydiving in Cape Town
Conquering my virgin tandem skydive in Cape Town, South Africa. Continue reading Skydiving in Cape Town
Up Poon Hill: Days one and two
First half of a five-day trek up Nepal’s Poon Hill, though at 3210m high it should really be called a mountain. Continue reading Up Poon Hill: Days one and two
Seas and sailors
At the Republic of Singapore Navy’s Information Centre where I work we like to talk about building bridges with international partners. Continue reading Seas and sailors
Tsukiji market
Tsukiji market is bloody, messy, and despite being a tourist attraction it all feels rather organic. Continue reading “Tsukiji market”
To travels and trunks 