I like traveling the world. I like the esthetics of our planet, simply the sensory inputs from experiencing it. And I like the diversity in human ingenuity — be it the different ways various cultures approach a topic, or the artifacts they/we build along the way. There are very different ways in being essentially the same!
Traveling exposes me to different ways of looking at things; gives me new perspectives. These new perspectives help me to question my priors, which help me in finding patterns and optimizing systems which have nothing to do with travel.
And sometimes I feel inspired to write about some of the discoveries, hence the present category.
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Bula! Fiji is a beautiful Pacific island archipelago with kind, helpful, friendly people. And it is a place where it is difficult to get much done -- though, not in a bad way at all! So, hang in, slow down, and enjoy fijitime! (The present account of our travels dates…
(originally posted on Medium on Mar 26, 2020) Impressions from three weeks on three islands Vanuatu is an island paradise off the coast of Australia. Few people know about its existence, and even fewer try to go there as backpacker. Vanuatu appears to mostly cater to tourists with large pockets.…
(originally posted on Medium on Feb 21, 2020) The sweet, sweet mix of sun, rain, sandy beaches, colorful corals, giant turtles, and curious fish. The Philippines are great. The people are very friendly and helpful. The beaches are amazing, and the dive sites awe inspiring. Nonetheless, there are a few…
(originally posted on Medium on Dec 13, 2019) Reflections after 19 days in the country. We entered Cambodia through the landport border with Laos. First destination was Siem Reap from where we explored the Angkor temples. We went on to Battambang where we roamed around in the country side and…
(originally posted on Medium on Nov 22, 2019) Impressions after four weeks of travel Laos has some amazing landscapes to see and visit. From mountains and forests, to rivers and waterfalls, to oversized caves and even some islands. This landlocked southeast asian country offers a lot to discover. Itinerary and…
(originally posted on Medium on Nov 12, 2019) Impressions after one month of travel Tavel in Myanmar is easy. Though, I wouldn’t recommend a novice traveller to start in Myanmar. Yet, a lot is similar to other southeast asian countries. Someone who has already experienced one of those other countries…
(originally posted on Medium on Oct 23, 2019) Ngwe Saung to Chaungtha Beach by scooter Between Ngwe Saung and Chaungtha there is a slightly hidden scooter path over deserted sand, along palm trees, and across three small ferries. The ferries are in actual use by the local population and the…