Minahasa Macabre
Indonesia’s intrinsic diversity is what makes traveling here captivating. It’s a place that’s easy to drop all expectations and just be amazed by what is waiting to be found. Every […]
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The Cambodian Flow
“Mister, you buy” “Lady, you buy” Somewhere between a question and a command, these phrases rise in a nasal Cambodian accent from an army of tiny women standing guard at […]
Togean Turquoise
We affectionately nicknamed our vessel the “Smog Princess”. Its two massive Chinese engines belched smoke with a deafening roar and required nearly constant attention from the captain’s three sons who […]
The Headman’s New Chainsaw
A noisy, sputtering gas generator keeps the village’s satellite TV blaring until midnight, teenagers wearing “I don’t give a F*#k” t-shirts chain smoke cigarettes, and the purr of chainsaws are […]
Torajan Way of Death
The old woman’s solemn, weathered face was worn with the passing of decades, transformation of traditions, arrival of modernity, and resurgence of culture. Her calm dark eyes, deeply sunken into […]
Finding and Losing Paradise in Wakatobi Marine Park
Hyperventilating is the secret – as you float on the surface of the warm turquoise waters, rapidly draw air in and out of your lungs to dive deeper and explore […]
A Pilgrimage Into Darkness
Caves have always captured the human imagination. Dark, mysterious, and inhospitable they have been a place of exploration and worship. Often seen as a gateway to the spiritual world and […]
‘Tis the Season to Visit Singapore
Singapore’s preference for elegance and modern design permeate every aspect of the country. No opportunity is missed to lavish its residents and guests in its sophisticated, progressive and extraordinary tastes […]
Tradition and Taste in Melaka Culture
After three days of exploring Melaka’s beautifully preserved UNESCO World Heritage site we were ready to gain more perspective on modern Melakan society and enjoy some local cuisine. Howard, the […]
Cultivating Innovation
Impeccably clean, orderly, technologically advanced, and most strikingly green, modern Singapore is the perfect prototype in the age of design. Known as the garden city, Singapore’s visual impression is vivid, […]
