Another cold welcoming Laos. A country that is still relatively under the radar, but perhaps for that reason it attracted me so. I landed in Luang Prabang shortly after 6pm, but the sun had set already and it was a dark night. During the late hours, the temperatures were also some of the lowest I’d … Continue reading Luang Prabang: exploring the spiritual ancient capital of Laos
A new day in Angkor Complex and a new guide. Whilst on my first visit I was in awe by the size and grandeur of the temples, laughing out loud to the stories and jokes of the guide, on this day I would be mostly impressed by the delicate and intricate carvings found in the … Continue reading Angkor Complex: Delicate Carvings and Heartbreaking Reality
After my bad experience in Phnom Penh, I arrived in Siem Reap feeling mentally exhausted. I had decided to stay at an Ibis, a chain hotel, hoping that’d give me some resemblance to the cleaning standards from back home, hoping I could have a good night’s sleep, and praying for a window. The moment I … Continue reading Angkor Wat from Sunrise: Cultural Education & Nature’s Triumph
Italy is beautiful. Glorious even. And each region is so different, as a tapestry made of different fabrics stitched together. Food, Art, History. Italy has a bit of everything for everyone. But you know what? It is also pricy. It can be expensive. Milan, for instance, is known for being one of the most expensive … Continue reading How I visited Milan without breaking the wallet
As I sat on the train at Milan Central Station, I felt a wave of fatigue taking over my body. I could detect a small headache and my throat was complaining a little. My nose had started to run water. I cursed to myself. Was I really getting ill? I even almost fell asleep once … Continue reading Visiting Turin, Italy’s first capital – there is so much to see!
The Winged Bone 