I’m not sure why I feel compelled to see the Singapore Biennale. Maybe it’s because there aren’t so many biennales … More
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Studying in Europe: Brexit, Scholarships and My Euro Trip
Here’s another way you can travel: study abroad. Ten years ago, I flew from the Philippines to the UK for my … More
What are your favorite destinations for solo female travel?
There are many reasons to travel alone as a woman, and perhaps just as many not to, with all the … More
Authentic Okonomiyaki in Osaka
A few months ago, while looking through my stuff, I found a miniature kite with a Japanese woodblock print. It … More
6 Simple Rules for Hiking to a Waterfall
First, find one with a funky unforgettable name. This one is called Pisang, which is Malay for banana. You’ll be able … More
Thai Island Tour: The Chinese and Everyone Else
It was low season when I went to Koh Lanta in Thailand’s southern Krabi province. Some of the islands were … More
Meet Me in Jogja
I wanted to spend my birthday someplace different and ended up in a city with no skyscrapers. Two of my friends … More
The Side Trip: Two Hours in Bhaktapur, Nepal
“Do you need a guide?” asked the man who approached me and my mom in the parking lot outside Bhaktapur … More
How to Survive the Deer Mob in Nara
“I’m sorry, I’m so afraid of your tongue!” he said to the three deer that surrounded him as he fed … More