After almost a decade living in the UK, I had only been to Manchester for work, leaving no room for exploration. This time around, my work commitment was on a Monday - which meant I could take the train from London early on Sunday and take advantage of the unreasonably sunny British Summer we're having … Continue reading A reflection on Manchester’s Industrial History
Visiting the Galapagos was a bucket list item from the days of middle school, when the Theory of Evolution and the name of Charles Darwin was first introduced to me. The islands and their inhabitants inspired the Origin of Species, and the basis for a very harsh truth - “it is not the strongest of … Continue reading Exploring the Galapagos. First Day in one of My Dream Destinations
After Langkawi, Malacca was definitely my least favourite place in Malaysia. I was done with it in my first afternoon there. I couldn’t believe I was staying for three nights. But it was too late to change my plans - I had a bus booked to go to Singapore and I was trying hard not … Continue reading Why Malacca Fell Short of Expectations
Whilst the main attraction of Chiang Mai is definitely its temples, one of the best things to do here is to simply allow yourself to wander (with a hat, sunscreen, in the shadow and lots of water) and see where it takes you. Personally, I wouldn’t call the old city of Chiang Mai charming. It’s … Continue reading Walking the streets of Chiang Mai’s Old Town & Surprise Flower Festival
I woke up that first morning in Chiang Mai feeling absolutely knackered. My body was hurting, my head heavy, my nose obstructed. After the longest train journey of my life, to one of the most exciting destinations in Thailand, I wanted to be in full health to explore the city. Yet, I wasn’t, thanks to … Continue reading Temple Hopping in Chiang Mai
The Winged Bone 