visual diary of an occasional traveler
Standing out among the rest of the buildings along Chao Phraya River is Amdaeng Riverside Hotel, a unique and unconventional looking building painted in wine-red. This 10-room contemporary lodging sits on 100 square meters in a small backstreet simply off Chiang Mai Street, in a similar neighbourhood as the Lhong 1919. As seen from the […]
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Another highlight of our trip to Tasmania was the Bay of Fire bush retreat. Have you ever tried of glamping? Neither have I until this trip. It was truly an experience. Bays of Fire bush retreat is a boutique camp style accommodation located in a beautiful bush setting, only minutes drive from the stunning beaches […]
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Pumphouse Point, 900 ft from shore amidst Lake St Clair in wildest Tasmania, is an appealing boutique hotel set among the striking snow-capped setting of Australia’s deepest lake. Initially developed to house the water turbines utilized when Tasmania embarked on a hydroelectric power test during the 1940s, the structure was later deserted and has been […]
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Blazing down the highways of Tokyo with the cold wind slapping in our faces, I couldn’t be any happier. We were driving around Tokyo in our Maricar, a go kart in our onesies, without a helmet and a steering system which felt like it could spin out of control. Having been to Tokyo a couple […]
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Weeks before our Bali trip, we had been eyeing Mt. Agung based on the amazing photos we’ve seen online – where other hikers witnessed the sunrise at the mountain peak. Always up for a challenge, we decided to climb Mt. Agung, the tallest mountain on Bali at just under 10,000 ft. We began our […]
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Khao Sam Roi Yot National Park, located an hour away from Hua Hin, is heaven on earth with waterfalls, caves, white sand beaches, and limestone caves that will leave you wanting more. Laem Sam Beach, accessible either by foot or by boat, gives you plenty of space to roam freely with its perfectly white sandy […]
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Cities have their charms, but I always find myself drawn to escaping it, mostly to recuperate and clear my thoughts. One of my commendable spots for such an activity is Hua Hin, a haven of serenity in a town of Thailand. Hua Hin is accessible by a 4-hour train ride from Hua Lampong Train Station […]
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Home to delectable street tacos and In-&-Out burgers (to me at least), the city of Angels was definitely a place I had to visit. Having seen key landmarks peppered in movies I enjoyed while growing up (Terminator 2, 500 Days of Summer and Lords of Dogtown to name a few), it seemed easy enough […]
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No other place in the California left me with such fond memories quite like the road trip down to Yosemite over the weekend. With its towering trees and rocky terrains, Yosemite gives people space to think and slow down. It’s a place where cell phones reception die upon entry to the National Park, prompting conversations […]
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