Dec 20, 20172 min read
Sights and Sounds in Shanghai
This was my first time in China, and I'll admit I had a very specific idea of what I might see in Shanghai, admittedly borne out of...
Dec 18, 20171 min read
The Bund: Sunrise, Midday, Midnight
The Bund is a waterfront area in Shanghai. Its European-esque board walk, and view of the skyline offers some gorgeous views. Here are...
Dec 15, 20171 min read
Shanghai: Jade Buddha Temple, Yew Gardens, and Ponderings on "Authentic" Tourism
For me, travelling is an exercise in finding the balance between: Wandering, in the hopes of encountering unexpected adventures Visiting...
Dec 13, 20172 min read
Vigan for the Day
Many of my friends who have embarked on Asian backpacking adventures have told me that The Philippines was their favourite destination...
Dec 10, 20171 min read
Anilao at Sunset
My earliest memory is that of a Philippine sunrise. I'm perched on a balcony, black wrought iron grasped between my small hands as I gaze...