Launching My Pacific Odyssey in Orongo
I decided to hike to Orongo, feeling motivated after my successful attempts to visit the moai sites of Rapa Nui....
reflection
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.
The Taj Mahal, and the Tomb with a Better Love Story
I came to Agra to see the famously romantic Taj Mahal. But I stumbled upon another Taj, and an even better love story.
Victorious
Being scolded for noticing that an artist’s work drew from her pain got me thinking about why – and whether you need to suffer to make great art.
Perspective on Why You Shouldn’t Fear Scams in India
I (probably) met a scammer on my very first day in India. However, by the end, I came to learn an important difference between the two ways we tend to respond.
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.