Move with Simplified Knowledge
I was recently asked during an interview to explain how travelling has changed me, in particular what I had learned about myself as a result of my time spent on the road. My answer was immediate and surprising. Instinctively, I replied that the best lesson travel has gifted me is the realisation that I am not defined by anything other than myself. … Read more
There’s just something about climbing to the highest point around and looking back down at where you’ve come from; knowing that you are, for just a moment, higher than everyone else and the buildings and roads below have shrunk to form a tiny toy town. That drive to stand higher than everyone else for a … Read more
As I was wandering the streets of Bangkok today, my fourth visit to the city in two months, a thought suddenly struck me: I NEVER TOLD YOU GUYS ABOUT SONGKRAN!!! Songkran, is the traditional Thai New Year’s Day and is celebrated from April 13 to April 15. It’s basically one massive water fight which lasts … Read more
Why are sunsets so great? This is a question I have long pondered. For me, sunsets hold a magical, almost transcendental quality. They don’t last long which means you have to give pause to enjoy them. This limited window of opportunity imparts a real focus to temporarily waver whatever it is we are doing, to savour a moment that … Read more
Rather than start my journey completely on my own (’cause let’s face it I’m new to solo travel/ have never been to SE Asia) I’ve decided to begin my adventure with a tour company, Stray Asia. Stray Stray is a guided adventure travel network that helps kindred spirits such as myself get off the beaten track and immerse themselves … Read more