These days, reading about the resurgence of racism in many parts of world often makes me wonder what went wrong since the abolition of apartheid…
The Three Lakes of Bedugul
A long time ago in the north of Bali an ancient volcano erupted, leaving a giant caldera in the aftermath. While studies on this past…
Ta Som: A Serene Sanctuary
If someone mentions an ancient Khmer temple entangled with giant tree roots, you would probably think of Ta Prohm, the iconic centuries-old ruins that are…
The King’s Father and the Serpent
What would you do if you became the ruler of an empire with a history spanning centuries and known among its neighbors for its majestic…
West Kowloon: Hong Kong’s Soft Power Push
Hong Kong has always been a place where new buildings and skyscrapers are constantly added to the skyline. However, it is now in the middle…
Bali is (Still) a Good Idea
Imagine waking up to a view of fiery skies with silhouettes of volcanic peaks. And when the sun has risen higher on the eastern horizon,…
Kaohsiung’s Artistic Trio
One of the things true global cities have in common is the presence of world-class cultural institutions where people from different corners of the globe…
Winding Down in Peng Chau
The boat glides through the relatively calm waters of Hong Kong’s Victoria Harbour at a constant speed heading to the west. Screens onboard are playing…
Eating Well in Siem Reap
Right from the beginning of our stay in Siem Reap, James and I immediately dived into the unfamiliar world of Khmer cuisine. Strangely, as we had…
Kbal Spean & Ancient Khmer’s Holy River
When Jayavarman II united the Khmer people and founded a kingdom at the turn of the ninth century, he would probably have never imagined that centuries later…