Behind the doors of Hà Nội
They say that when one door shuts in front of you, another opens. It may not be instantly evident, but they say it's how the Universe works. I reckon, it is something like the butterfly effect. There are doors like heavenly gates that invite you to
The Secret of Paradise Cave
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
War and Peace in Vietnam
“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
Chat with Monks in Chiang Mai
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
The duality of Bali
The ritual Each morning, Martina wakes up at 5 o’clock to prepare the food for her baby. She, then, cooks rise for gods and demons, and prays. Martina is my host at the local home I am living in Ubud and her morning routine resembles that of
PADI Open Water Diver
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
Nomad Summit 2019
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