Whilst in Laos, I was exposed to a hard reality - that of the devastating aftermath of the Secret War in Laos, a bombing campaign by the U.S. during the Vietnam War. Over 80 million unexploded bombs still pose a threat, especially to children. The UXO Visitor Centre in Luang Prabang raises awareness and highlights the ongoing impact on the Laotian people.
Category: Thoughts
The next 4 months of travelling
I'm about to embark on what will probably be one of the biggest adventures of my life: backpacking, solo, in South East Asia. Initially, I planned to take my laptop, and therefore be able to continue to write and post on this little corner of the Internet, which is one of my favourite hobbies. However, … Continue reading The next 4 months of travelling
5 Fears of Travelling Solo
Last year I started a habit of spending probably a little too much time on Reddit. I think the reason I like it so much is because of the myriad of travel advice I can find there, a lot of constructive discussions around travelling trends, etc, and how some users are really vulnerable with what … Continue reading 5 Fears of Travelling Solo
Goodbye 2023. Cheers 2024.
Oh boy. Dear 2023, it was nice to meet you, but I'm so glad to see you go. I don't like wishing time away. And before you start giving lessons on how we must leave in the presence, let me stop you there. I'm very well aware of how precious time is, and this is … Continue reading Goodbye 2023. Cheers 2024.
Merry Christmas! Shots from Bergamo, Italy
My last stop in my small Northern Italy adventure was Bergamo, a small town near Milan that gets a lot of Milan-destined tourists due to its airport. The town is definitely worth a visit and it seems to me that it is often overlooked. It is divided into Cittá Bassa (Lower City) and the Cittá … Continue reading Merry Christmas! Shots from Bergamo, Italy