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Fear and gratitude on the Shimanami Kaido
Asia, Japan

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

Growing up is not that scary: Things I’ve learnt as a 28-year-old
Singapore

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
Asia, China, travel

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
travel

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
travel

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
Asia, travel

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
Africa, travel

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
Asia

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
Singapore

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
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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