A modern nomad's wanderlust
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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…
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…
Chat with a Vietnamese restaurateur
Mar 24th
It was a hot day in Hoi An, Vietnam. A day so hot that I gladly postponed all sight-seeing and stayed in the air-conditioned room in the hostel. But hunger propelled me into the stifling heat. I went in search for food in an alleyway where I saw 2 restaurants one opposite the other. Most of…
Chat with a Khmu youth
Sep 17th
Laos is one of those unassuming countries that nobody knows a lot about. So I set out to know the country not only through my camera lens but I wanted to know the country through its people. Unfortunately most Laotians are shy and reserved besides I don’t speak their language, it became almost impossible. However,…
Chat with Buddhist Monks
Jun 8th
Growing up a Catholic, I had never paid much interest in other religions and philosophies. But when I started a self discovering journey I find myself unconsciously and unknowing drawn to Buddhist philosophy. So when I was in Chiang Mai and found out that a wat offers a monk chat session, I went and have an…
Chat with a wildlife guide
May 16th
Sitting in a dug-out motorized boat, being led here and there by the experienced hand of a guide to spot wildlife is an amazing experience but what caught my attention was how the guide could spot these wildlife from a distance, even at night. My guide Tong-tong is only 19 years old but has a…
