Dec 7, 2022My Favourite Albums of 2021Yes, you read that right. 2021? After a pandemic-influenced bout of writer’s block on my personal writing, my top albums of 2021 list is finally here. Guess I should get started on my 2022 one now! While 2021 wasn’t as strong of a year as 2020 was, the year still…Top Albums Of 202116 min readTop Albums Of 202116 min read
Jan 19, 2021Living Like a Bohemian on Gili TSome of the most memorable experiences I had while backpacking came from veering off my plan and discovering places I’d never heard of before. On my 2017 trip this happened with Koh Rong Sanloem, and this time I happened to hear about the Gili Islands. The Gilis are three small…Gili Trawangan9 min readGili Trawangan9 min read
Dec 14, 2020The Nicest Hostel I’ve Stayed At in UbudMy time in Bali so far had not been the tropical paradise I expected. The beaches in Kuta were disgusting and while I enjoyed Canggu a lot, its surfing-friendly beaches and trendy cafes were no replacement for the lush wildlife the island is known for. To understand what Bali is…Ubud8 min readUbud8 min read
Dec 7, 2020My Top Albums of 2020Despite 2020 being an unfortunate year for more reasons than one, it turned out to be an incredible year for music. In fact, it’s probably my favourite since 2016 or even earlier! If you’ve read my 2017 and 2018 lists you might be wondering, where’s the 2019 list? …Albums Of The Year23 min readAlbums Of The Year23 min read
Oct 31, 2020My Secret Hideout in BaliI always try to arrive at an airport three hours before my scheduled flight. This time I chanced two, and of course the lines were massive. I was so focused on getting to the gate that I forgot to pick up the tax refund for the phone I bought in…Bali6 min readBali6 min read
Oct 17, 2020Quest for a New Phone in SiamWhile Siam is the original name for the country of Thailand, it’s now more commonly known as the name of Bangkok’s downtown shopping area. It was here where I stayed at my first hostel on my original backpacking trip in 2017. …Bangkok7 min readBangkok7 min read
Aug 26, 2020Eating Massaman Curry on Railay BeachI enjoy going with the flow when backpacking through Southeast Asia, but I try to plan my accommodations at least a day in advance. On the bus ride from Krabi to Ao Nang however, I had not yet booked a hostel for that night. Fortunately, I got talking to a…Railay4 min readRailay4 min read
Apr 9, 2020How to Spend Time During Social IsolationIf you’re anything like me, social isolation has had its moments of boredom. We are so used to living our busy lives, whether we’re students, employees, parents or all of the above, that it’s easy to feel cabin fever in these uncertain times. While the following habits have kept me…Habits5 min readHabits5 min read
Mar 20, 2020Becoming a Pirate on Ko Phi PhiWhen I was in Luang Prabang, Laos, I had a conversation with someone about places worth visiting in Thailand. When I mentioned Ko Phi Phi, he made a face and said something like “That place is awful, you don’t want to go there! People only go there to get drunk…Phi Phi Island7 min readPhi Phi Island7 min read
Mar 12, 2020The Most Beautiful Place in Thailand: Khao Sok National ParkI was a little disoriented when I arrived at Coco Hostel, which would be my home during my time in Khao Sok. I had just broken my phone in Ko Tao a few days ago, which had become my ultimate travelling tool. …Khao Sok6 min readKhao Sok6 min read
