Scenes from Old Manila

Manila is a unique city that oozes duality with its blend of American and Filipino culture. Modern, sophisticated malls housing expensive world brands stand next to shanty towns that buzz with ‘trikes’, colourful ‘Jeepnys’, street vendors and kids playing basketball… But one thing can always Read More …

Photos Are a Lie!

Do you ever look at photos and think that they’re a lie? Do you ponder at the glossy, artificially flash-lit smiling faces and think… That’s not how it was? I’ve been going through all my photos, tagging ‘Faces’ in them. Ten years ago when I was Read More …

2. Text Book Italian

This post – ‘2. Text Book Italian’ is the second part of a three part memoir from my first solo trip to Italy as a 23 year-old back in 2003. If you missed part 1 (Titled: Beyond The Bubble) click here to read from the Read More …

Top 5 Sydney Getaways to Escape Christmas Anxiety

It’s begun. The exuberant, plastic melodies of Christmas have started calling from your TV with their bells and jingles… Whispering subliminal messages to your consumer psyche, they haunt you as the countdown to Christmas begins… Yes, It’s that time of year again!! Christmas can be Read More …

The Lost City

A hidden, dusty trail winds through the thick woods on a high plateau. Twisting and bending around ancient trees and boulders it leads you down to the cliffs edge where the plateau dramatically drops away in a razor-sharp crest. The woods open up as a Read More …