The coldest winter, the warmest hearts is a travel story featuring the rural town of Ishinomaki, in Sendai, Japan. It was created as part of the writer's program BOUNDLESS, organised by SoSei Partners an organisation that runs rural rejuvenation programs across…
Shamian Island is a beautiful piece of history and calm in the insanely busy Guangzhou. Another whirlwind business trip brought me to China once again, this time in the busy city of Guangzhou. Famed as one of the up and…
Gardens by the Bay is a newly-opened attraction on the bayfront of Singapore that boasts of beautiful flora and fauna and spectacular light shows. Located in the heart of Singapore’s new downtown Marina Bay, next to the Marina Reservoir, Gardens…
The richness of its culture, the language I speak as my mother tongue, the diversity of sights and sounds, and the familiar yet strange feeling — these are all the reasons why China is one of my favourite holiday destinations.…
Cognitive dissonance hits when familiar meets foreign in Hong Kong. I don’t speak Cantonese. Not a word of it. As I set foot into Hong Kong, in the middle of the bustling streets, bright lights, and people hurrying around, as…
My experience with the beauty of nature in Rotorua, North Island in New Zealand.Home to the elusive kiwis, the place where the epic ‘LOTR’ movie series was shot, I spent my September drifting around in beautiful New Zealand. Though I…
Imagine a secluded, peaceful place out of this world- perfect for shooting that low-budget indie film of yours! This place is none other than Wusongkou Pao taiwan wetland park in Shanghai. I travel often to Shanghai for work, and have…
The aftermath of the eruption of the majestic Mount Merapi through a foreigner’s eyes. Mount Merapi is an iconic landmark of Indonesia, many claim it to be one of the most scenic spots within Southeast Asia. Situated near Jogjakarta, which…
A couple of friends whom I got to know out of a common love for lomography went on a trip to a small island off the East shore of Malaysia, called Pulau Tioman. The island is rather small but it’s…