A modern nomad's wanderlust
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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…
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…
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.…
This is… HCMC
May 3rd
Ho Chi Minh City aka Saigon doesn’t really attract me, it lacks the charm and laid-backness of Hanoi, the attractions of Hue and Hoi An. My first impression wan’t very good as there were too much hustling at the travellers and tourists. That’s for being the starting or ending point of most trips in…
This is… Hoi An old town
Mar 10th
Hoi An’s is a charming little town with beautiful old buildings, quiet streets, busy markets and lively riversides. As a UNESCO World Heritage site it is one of the most popular stops in Vietnam. The Old Town, with its winding streets, Chinese-styled shop-houses and Buddhist temples, is particularly atmospheric at night when lit up with lanterns. Hoi…
This is… Hanoi old quarter
Feb 6th
Hanoi is an enchanting city, and nowhere do you experience this enchantment more than the old quarter. Located a stone’s throw away from Hoan Kiem Lake, the old quarter is a living and working area. In the past, each street had shops specialised in one particular trade, e.g. ceramic, jewelry, herb, etc. so much so…
