A look back at some small, random moments that actually make travel the most memorable.
Early morning stroll through a market, seeing how foreign towns start up their day.
Marrakesh, Morocco 2015
Bhaktapur, Nepal 2014
Visiting popular monuments way ahead of all the other tourists
Early morning sweeper at Taj Majal, Agra, India 2014
Booked a sunrise ticket to see Taj Mahal. Went in line at 4 am. I was already inside the complex as the sun was just about to rise. Truly a memorable experience. 2014
Slow morning + random cafe
The best cup of hot chocolate drink I ever had. Jaipur,India 2014
Finding something familiar in a foreign land. A ‘same-same,but different’ kind of moment.
In a world full of plastics, they still serve Ice cold Coca Cola in a glass bottle. Marrakesh, Morocco 2015
Walking around random streets, getting lost and eventually finding help from strangers.
Maze-like Venice, Italy. 2015. The time I visited, I still do not have mobile internet access. Plainly relied on old-school printed maps. No cars, just walk. It is impossible to not get lost.
Museum / Art appreciation, especially seeing works that are so much more stunning in actual
Statue of David from the Renaissance Period, by Michaelangelo. Florence, Italy 2015
Mosaic Tile Art, Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Jerusalem, Israel 2022. The church stands on what is believed to be the final resting place of Jesus.
In the Details
The building blocks of the Egyptian Pyramids up-close. Massive stones taller than most humans. Cairo, Egypt 2022
A powerful view of nature in front of you. Straight out of a magazine moment.
Lake Tekapo, South Island, New Zealand 2018. Still one of the most stunning views I’ve ever experienced
Random perfect Sunset
Sunset in Balabac Palawan, Philippines 2017. Definitely the best island getaway. I hope it doesn’t get commercialized soon.
Lying on the beach
Clearest waters of Balabac, Palawan, Philippines 2017
Eating alone on your birthday
First Foreign country to visit solo. First backpacking First birthday trip. This bowl of Pho will always be memorable. Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam 2013.
Trying my best to be a vegetarian because everything with meat was so expensive and I am a poor traveler. Reykavik, Iceland, 2016
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