If you think about it, traveling has totally changed over the past 30 years. Back then, trips felt like big adventures with paper maps, printed tickets, and travel brochures tucked under your arm. Now, thanks to our smartphones and social media, planning a getaway is as easy as scrolling and clicking. But while it might …
For those of us who the travel bug has bitten, the journey doesn’t end when we return home. Each adventure leaves us with cherished memories, and we often want to capture a piece of those experiences to savor long after the trip. One of the most fulfilling ways to do this is by incorporating travel-inspired …
In 1992, Phi Phi Island was a gem hidden in the Andaman Sea, a sanctuary of natural beauty and tranquility that seemed almost otherworldly. As a young adventurer, I found myself on this idyllic island, a place that bore little resemblance to the bustling tourist hotspot it would later become. Back then, Phi Phi was …
Lately, my experience with insomnia has taken an unexpected turn. Traditionally, sleepless nights meant wrestling with anxieties and pondering the world’s problems. But now, my insomnia has become a canvas for creativity, a brainstorming session where ideas and memories flood my mind. This new form of insomnia is both intriguing and invigorating. Instead of spiraling …
In March 1992, as a young 22-year-old, I embarked on a journey to Hong Kong—a vibrant city that was, at the time, still a jewel of the British Empire. The Hong Kong of 1992 was a place like no other, a bustling metropolis where East met West in a unique blend of cultures, commerce, and …