This post is a bit of a reflection on the nature of solo travelling, the kindness of strangers on the road and my own limitations when it comes to trusting such kindness. In the first post of Kuala Lumpur, I mentioned a fantastic walking tour I did of the city. The guide was an excellent … Continue reading Solo Travelling and knowing your limits
One of the best ways to explore the diverse culture of Georgetown is to use your taste buds. As you can imagine, the conflagration of multiple cultures with rich, delicious and unique cuisines has made it a destination for those who don't shy away from trying different foods. From Chinese to Indian, Malay and Nyonya … Continue reading Georgetown, Penang – a place for foodies, street art explorers & cat lovers
After spending the last weeks exploring cities, temples, museums and archaeological sites, I was very much looking forward to heading South of Thailand and relax on its famous beaches and islands. Thailand offers many choices, and I decided to do a bit of a taster. A 2-day stay in Koh Samui where I had the … Continue reading White sand beaches, turquoise waters, snorkelling.. and a bitter taste
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.
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
The Winged Bone 