Solo traveler
The countdown
For my last two weeks of travel, the inevitable questions surfaced: Have I experienced enough? What have I learned? I knew I wanted to be in nature, to slow down the influx of anxiety about the imminent return and its… Read More ›
A case in contrast
After four months of travel in mainland Southeast Asia, I’ve grown accustomed and relish the chaotic street life, loose schedules, and language barriers. Even though I chose to stop in Singapore for a few days on my way to Malaysia,… Read More ›
Inspirational Myanmar
From my hut in Inle Lake sunset was stunning How did I end up literally in the middle of a lake, in a cabin on stilts, without any other tourists around? All alone in a country where I don’t speak… Read More ›
Let the sunshine in
Driving up the highest hill of Pang Mapha District on a truck for a sunrise view at 5AM was a reminder of how unbeatable having a bird’s-eye view on one’s life is. As night stars began to fade away giving… Read More ›
Sabaidee!
I find myself drifting in and out, as the afternoon glow invites my body to recline on the hammock outside my bamboo bungalow’s porch. Swinging naturally by my own weight, in a rhythm not unlike a baby’s cradle, I feel… Read More ›
Did I mention I LOVE Hanoi??
A soothing dry breeze swept me off my feet as I walked along Hanoi’s heart, Hoan Kiem Lake, settled at the center of the congested old quarter. Although I was awoken every morning by government speakers’ radio blasts at 7AM… Read More ›
My Appointment With Life 