A stalled economy and clean air These are unusual times. Certainly the first quarantine / lockdown of my life, although it is well worth reaching back in time to understand the role of pandemics in human history. The Bible references plagues (though I admit to not knowing where) and the bubonic (black) plague has echoed through centuries - it took 200 years for Europe's … [Read more...]
Thailand – second impressions
Climbing and jumping - beautiful tropical waters! It had been 20+ years since I travelled through Thailand with a backpack and (very) limited budget. On my first trip to South East Asia I was immediately struck by the warmth and friendliness of the Thai people, but managed to spend over two weeks in their country while only really seeing one famous sight - the ancient … [Read more...]
Sawadee-krap – from Thailand!
Golden Buddha Rather than a cold, snowy Christmas break, I managed to sneak out of school a few days early to experience an entirely different climate in Thailand. But my journey to this tropical, hot, wonderland has sadly come to an end. Our time in Thailand has been both relaxing, and educational. I learned about Thai culture and community. I thoroughly enjoyed the … [Read more...]
Hong Kong – Sensory Overload
New, meets old, meets busy, meets shopping, etc This ‘Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China’ is the fourth most densely populated territory on Earth. 1st is Macao (a short boat ride away), 2nd Monaco (but it is tiny), 3rd Singapore and then Hong Kong (HK). HK is home to about 7.5 million people and is smaller than greater London - but HK is not a … [Read more...]
Japan Revealed – Sakura Included
Japan tour April 2019 Make sure to check out our gallery at the bottom of the post! Everyone celebrates blossoms Spotting Cherry Blossoms in Japan during most of the year generally involves looking at posters, paintings or even traditional clothes. But during spring (later March through April), and when the weather cooperates, the trees erupt with pink flowers. … [Read more...]
