wander2nowhere
A modern nomad's wanderlust
This is… Southeast Asia’s Largest Taoist Temple
Oct 28th
Do not confused Taoism (Daoism) with Buddhism. Although for the non-initiated it’s hard to tell where one starts and the other ends. The founder of Taoism is Laozi, and his teachings – the Tao Te Ching – have a profound influence in Chinese culture. So the contemporary Chinese cultural practices are the result of centuries…
Spirited away
Oct 20th
Taiwan is one of the most fascinating countries in Asia. The discerning travellers come here for the colourful culture, glorious food and breathtaking nature. Tainan, the oldest city, is famous for its temples. So this is one of the best place to see a temple festival. One afternoon, my friend asked to meet at a street corner…
Postcards 4U: Guardian angels
Oct 13th
Dear U, Wandering the streets of Taiwan you’ll be stunned by the elaborated entrance of the temples. This one was taken on a side street at Danshui, near Taipei city. The 2 brightly painted figures are the “Door Gods”. They guard the door to keep the people inside safe from evil spirits or ghosts. And…
Chat with a blind masseur
Sep 6th
Nothing compares to the heavenly sensation of getting a massage after a long day of sight-seeing, trekking, walking, etc. One of the many pleasures of travelling in South East Asia – the affordable massages. For example, a 1-hour full body massage in Siem Reap will only set you back between $5-$10, and a relaxing foot…
Moving Cambodia
Aug 23rd
One of my most terrifying experiences, on par with jumping off a cliff and being mugged, is riding on the back of a motorbike as it zigzag at breakneck speed through Hanoi’s congested traffic. If you’ve never tried it, then put it in your bucket list. When travelling in Southeast Asia, you’ll encounter many unconventional…
This is… Borneo sunset
Aug 3rd
The 3rd largest island in the world, Borneo is as exotic a destination as it comes. The dense and unexplored rainforest jungles (one of the oldest in the world, along with the Amazon rainforest), the many National Parks, tropical beaches, and the native tribes who still cling on to their traditional way of life, all…
All Penh up
Jun 14th
Looking out the bus window at the choking traffic as the bus crawls into Phnom Penh I feel a sense of unease. After travelling in Cambodia in smaller towns and villages where I enjoyed the peace and tranquillity for about a month, the hassle and bustle of the capital is overwhelming. Getting off the bus and…
Postcards 4U: Buffalo children
Jun 7th
Dear U, The immaculately clear water laps languidly on the white sandy beach, the sky is threatening rain as some menacing dark clouds inch closer to my paradise. Today is my second day on Koh Rong island a.k.a. Monkey island (about an hour boat ride away from the Cambodia coastal town of Sihanoukville), I have…
Chat with a tuk-tuk driver
May 29th
If it is your first time travelling in South East Asia, the ubiquitous tuk-tuk would have fascinated and frustrated you in equal measure. It’s an interesting way to get around but tuk-tuk drivers can be a hassle and bargaining with them is a skill not many of us have. However, beyond this superficial contact, I…
This is… Angkor
May 25th
Angkor Wat has been capturing the imagination of travellers, artists, scholars for generations. Nestled amidst forests and padi fields, it was once voted as the most spiritual places on earth. It had been one of my dreams to visit it, so you can imagine my excitement as I arrive at this holy grail of travel destination.…
