They say when one door shuts in front of you, another opens. It may not be instantly evident, but they say it is how the Universe works. I reckon, it is something like the butterfly effect. There are doors like heavenly gates that invite you to wondrous places. They call Hà Nội the…
For 464 million years, the oldest karst in Asia has been keeping a secret. Yes, that long! Not much of a gossiper, The Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park in north-central Vietnam is home of a cave system which treasures both secrets and the world’s largest cave—Hang Son Doong. Paying a visit to Hang…
Experiencing Hoi An is much like stumbling upon a precious jewel box that belonged to dynasties of different origins. The town houses ancient Chinese homes, distinct Japanese architecture and boutique French facades. Hoi An’s history is a beautiful paradox. I spent there 5 weeks and find it only appropriate to share with you the…
“I can’t say what made me fall in love with Vietnam. That a woman’s voice can drug you? That everything is so intense, the colours, the taste, even the rain. Nothing like the filthy rain in London. They say whatever you are looking for, you will find here. They say you come to…
The East tempts with its comforting promise of Zen. Minimalism. Meditation. Monks in orange robes. A sitting Buddha. Chat with monks. A peaceful world where salvation from our algorithm-conducted western lives awaits. Or does it? Chiang Mai I arrive at dawn. The morning nurtures hope as I set feet on the land of the world’s most…
What is it? Each morning, Martina wakes up at 5 o’clock to prepare the food for her baby, cook rise for gods and demons, and pray. Martina is my host at the local home where I am living in Ubud. If we don’t count the baby part, her morning routine resembles that of most…
I imagine the gauzy blue and green hug of the ocean, and all the secrets whispered in the bubbles that dissolve into this deep, shimmering portion of awe. I imagine an ancient chest left by the lubbers, resting at the hull of a sunken ship. Magic, of course, is…
This year kicked-off fueled with motivation as the Shangri-La Hotel in Chiang Mai hosted the annual Nomad Summit. The four-day conference welcomed like-minded people from all over the world to share valuable lessons, boost their enthusiasm and make them feel at home. Veni (I came) Vidi (I saw) Manebo (I will…
“Without a nickel to my name Hopped a bus, here I came Could be brave or just insane We’ll have to see”–Another day of sun, La La Land Soundtrack Well, it was not a bus, but a plane and I have some savings. Still, boarding on that plane (on both, as I had a connecting…
High altitude sickness also referred to acute mountain sickness (AMS), is the effect of the environment at higher elevations (above 2440 meters) on the body. You don’t have to be attempting an 8000-er to experience this. It is common among skiers, travelers, hikers, and climbers and should be taken very seriously. I have had my…
