BRAVERY: “DON’T GO INTO THE WOODS” How many times had I dived my whole being into something, or someone wanting it to become a success? This is how I felt exactly about my personal life’s journey; but, I didn’t want to go there. I didn’t want to go into the woods. Then, a time … Continued
The Merlions are coming to Singapore On a humid summer evening in 2005, I stood outside the door of my service apartment in the heart of Singapore, panic swelling in my chest. I valiantly attempted once more to open the door, and failed. I was surrounded by my three suitcases, which appeared to stare … Continued
Hostels. They help you save money, give you an excuse to make new friends, and introduce you to new smells. That experience was exactly what I was heading to while on the train from Newcastle to Scotland. Many people say they would love to travel, if only they had the money. Truth is, even with … Continued
When it comes to inspiration, there is plenty to be found in this world. Some people experience epiphanies whilst standing on top of mountains, some minds are blown in front of pyramids, and some hearts are set a-racing whilst looking up at the stars. But I think a majority would agree that the most palpable … Continued
Good things come to those who wait in Portugal The beach, the sunset, the palm trees, the beer on the other side of the camera and adding the feelings of an amazing week passed in Portugal, with its open and loving people, you get the recipe for a perfect moment. On the beach of … Continued
Since a young age, I had an odd relationship with fear. During the day, I would revel in light and ward off my irrational fears with rays of lazy sunshine. However, the night would bring with it the worries I had shoved away into the shadows so carelessly. Due to my experiences with the deaths of … Continued
Both sides of alacritous travelling in Finland We flicker through perks of a traveler, whose kind of considerations you should be carefully including or disregarding as heavier or lighter luggage in a backpack. Could we prepare for ourselves if we momentally phased out into being of a different traveller. An ancient philosopher entered into the … Continued
The earth is hot beneath my feet as I find my footing within the sloppy path of rocks the color of mud earth, stratified as though stairs had been carved within. This rocky path to Umude Creek is flanked by thick bushes on both sides with huge vegetation and tall palm trees arranged in rows … Continued
Ever since I was younger, I would hear stories about the conflict in Mindanao, a far region from where I stay in the Philippines. The evening news would be filled with hijab wearing girls, gun slinging boys and prisoners of war. And I often ask myself the question when will it ever end… will it … Continued
I gulped. I shook my head no. I refused to be reasonable. There was no way I was going back. I couldn’t breathe! I could die. I mean, that totally happens, right? And even if it doesn’t happen very often – well, who says it couldn’t happen to me? Nope. Not going back under the … Continued