
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
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
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
They are strange and terrifying and beautiful, and something keeps me going back. Continue reading Countries that are difficult to love
Everyday life is fascinating in Pyongyang, North Korea – from riding the subway to shopping at the local Kwangbok supermarket.
Continue reading Streets of Pyongyang
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
Two city slickers make it to the peak of Poon Hill. Continue reading Climbing Poon Hill: To the summit and back
Conquering my virgin tandem skydive in Cape Town, South Africa. Continue reading Skydiving in Cape Town
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
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 is bloody, messy, and despite being a tourist attraction it all feels rather organic. Continue reading “Tsukiji market”