Thailand is famous for its beautiful beaches, but if you’re mostly in the Bangkok area then you’ll need to venture a bit further to get to a decent beach escape. Many of the Bangkokians choose Hua Hin to the south
Visions of Takamatsu and Hiroshima : Japan
I was looking for a place to escape to from Hong Kong on reading week, and in the autumn months of October Japan just seems like an easy fabulous choice. Been all over Japan so was looking for a new
Visions of Liverpool : United Kingdom
Liverpool was the first city in my tour of northern England. I knew very little about the city, aside from the Beatles, ofcourse, and the famous football/soccer team, and so realized that there’s a lot going on and many things
Visions of Jeju Island : South Korea
In my last few months in Hong Kong as my home base I was trying to say good bye to the region and was looking for a new destination in a familiar setting, a quick getaway for a weekend+ that
Visions of Doha : Qatar
I’ve always wanted to explore more of the middle east, but it is only 2-3 years ago that I was really able to overcome a technicality that allowed me to visit. Since then, I was able to get a bit
Visions of Chester : United Kingdom
When touring around London and before heading up to northern England, I asked a friend what to see beyond the obvious big cities of Liverpool, Manchester, and Leeds, and he replied very confidently that I should make a stop in
Visions of Tulum : Mexico
On 2016 I had my first visit to Quintana Roo with a brief visit to the Mayan Pyramids Ruins at Tulum Archeological Site. I’ve been meaning to go back and explore more of the region again for many years, but
Visions of Ho Chi Minh : Vietnam
It’s been 20 years since I last visited Saigon, or Ho Chi Minh City. In 2005 I was a backpacker and lingered for far too long trying to figure out this very messy place in the world. My recent visit
Visions of Macau
Living in Hong Kong, over the years I’ve visited Macau many times, typically with a few years in between (see my old itinerary from over a decade ago). Almost every time I visit I’m surprised by the contrasts of how
Visions of Reading : United Kingdom
In 2024 I flew in to visit University of Reading, with a long flight from Hong Kong for a short weekend, exploring a bit of the small town. This was winter time, so it was cold and gloomy, and I
