Mondrian in The Hague: Celebrating Dutch Street Art
I was lucky to visit the Hague in 2017. There were special Dutch street art around the city to celebrate the 100th anniversary of De Stijl.
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How to Go to Batu Caves for the Thaipusam Festival
While it is quite straightforward to get to Batu Caves, there are a few considerations if you are going there on Thaipusam day.
That Time We Nearly Bought a Goat in Delhi
Spending Eid abroad in Delhi, I came across the goat market, and was tempted to buy one! A perspective on inequality & sustainable consumption.
My Unexpected Varanasi Tour with a Helpful Shiva Devotee
Exploring Varanasi on my own proved to be harder than I thought. But the city of Shiva sent me her own guide instead.
A Glimpse of the Kumari at Kathmandu Durbar Square
In Kathmandu I went to see Nepal’s unique culture of the child goddess at Kumari Ghar, her royal residence in the Durbar Square.
How I Found Myself Staying with Kashmiris in Pokhara
After my Annapurna trek, I met a cashmere merchant by chance in Pokhara, and stumbled upon the community of Kashmiris in Nepal.