Funky Tokyo. Been to this city many times and it never ceases to amaze me with new things to see and explore. In February 2024, I spent a couple of weeks in the city, touring around and finding new areas
Eluanbi Lighthouse Park : Kending Southern Taiwan
Taiwan is my old home and so every visit back is a treat. In early 2023, I ventured out of the Covid craziness in Hong Kong, just after Taiwan eased up restrictions, and spent some time in Taipei and Kaohsiung,
Visions of Nha Trang : Vietnam
Long ago, in 2005, I spent a few months in Vietnam roaming around the country. At some point, as I was planning a trip from Ho Chi Minh, to Dalat, and then to Nha Trang, I had a serious accident
Visions of Bali : Indonesia
I’ve heard so much about Bali, and have always wanted to go, but there was technical reasons that prevented me from going. Three years ago, those technical challenges just suddenly disappeared, so I had to wait a bit for the
Visions of Jakarta : Indonesia
Been hoping to make it to Indonesia for many years, but was only finally able to make that happen in 2023. I’ve been warned that Jakarta is perhaps not the best introduction to Indonesia, with places like Bali being nicer
Visions of Kuala Lumpur : Malaysia
I’ve long wanted to visit Malaysia, and in 2023 I finally got the chance to do it. I started off with Kuching and Kota Kinabalu were okay, though I liked Penang a lot better, and for me the highlight, strangely
Visions of Kuching and Kota Kinabalu : Malaysia
For many years I wanted to visit Malaysia but due to technical reasons I was not allowed to visit. In 2021 things changed, and I could finally go and visit. Given the pandemic, I had to wait a bit, so
Visions of Kending : Taiwan
Taiwan is my old home, so whenever I visit I’m overwhelmed with strong feelings of nostalgia and yearning. I used to visit once or twice a year, but haven’t since the pandemic, and so when Taiwan finally opened up in
Visions of Okinawa : Japan
After three hectic months stuck in Hong Kong, the last stage of a long pandemic, I was finally able to venture out in December 2023 to visit one of my favorite countries – Japan. I’ve previously visited and enjoyed the
Visions of Penang : Malaysia
I’ve heard so much about Penang over the years and have always wanted to go, but had some technical difficulties in being able to visit Malaysia. Two years ago these technical difficulties were resolved and I finally got to wander
