If only every visitor to Thailand with the bucket-list dream of riding an elephant knew the torture many of them endure to make that dream come true. Or to paint them a colourful picture. Or to give them that massage on the beach. It’s the dark side of elephant tourism and, in Thailand, virtually inescapable. […]
Experience a Canadian Safari While Camping in St-Felicien
Want to experience a safari in Canada? Then you may want to visit the Zoo sauvage de St-Félicien in Saguenay—Lac-Saint-Jean. At first glance it may seem like any other zoo, and in some ways it is, but it also offers something unique: a Quebec camping experience on the same vast habitat where wildlife roam in […]
Japan in Photos
When I look back on my photos of Japan, I cringe at most of them. My trip was some years ago. It was also my first time travelling with a DSLR camera (the now-discontinued Nikon D80). I was bursting with excitement, eager to experiment with my new investment, but little did I know how steep the learning […]
The Meaning of Cherry Blossoms in Japan: Life, Death and Renewal
To everyone’s delight, cherry blossoms in Japan are already blooming as families and friends unite for the highly anticipated, centuries-old tradition of hanami (cherry blossom-viewing). The explosion of pale pink petals is a euphoric sight to behold, but did you know there’s more to their splendour than meets the eye? The meaning of cherry blossoms […]
Five Must-See Places to Visit in Cape Town
Cape Town: it’s the second largest city in South Africa, the “Mother City”, and home to natural beauty and cultural diversity that will defy your preconceptions about Africa. With a fascinating (although sombre) history, vibrant energy and a coastline I only dream about living near, this busy metropolis surrounded by mountains and beaches has plenty […]
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