wan·der·fol·ly

Noun /ˈwändərˈfälē/
i. A collection of true life stories and happenings of a wanderer
ii. A selection of travel experiences – the good, the bad, and the downright ugly.

Telling it like it is
In the Zone at 789 Art District

In the Zone at 789 Art District

Situated at the north-eastern suburb of the city centre of China's Capital Beijing, not too far from the airport, is an old industrial area that has over the years, been developed into an art district called 789 Art Zone.
Goodbye 2011. Onward 2012!

Goodbye 2011. Onward 2012!

Where would my wanderlust lead me this year? We will wait and see.
The People's Republic of the Forbidden City

The People’s Republic of the Forbidden City

The day I visited the Forbidden City in Beijing, China, I was greeted by people, a lot of people, and pretty much did not see anything else. Here's my story.
Weekend Escapes: Batam

Weekend Escapes: Batam

To be frank, I never thought that a short trip to Batam, Indonesia, would be a enjoyable one. But after 20 over years of living just 45 minutes away, I finally escaped for a weekend there, and had a blast.
Sevilla's Saving Grace

Sevilla’s Saving Grace

I dare say I'm not quite a huge fan of Seville. But if I had to recommend one thing, I'd say - go visit the Plaza de España, for it will take your breath away.
Cadiz: Of Sun, Sand, Sea...Old People and Kids

Cadiz: Of Sun, Sand, Sea…Old People and Kids

Lazing by the beach under the Spanish sun in Cádiz with fried fish and a bottle of coca cola, the iPod plugged in - a perfect summer break.
A Look at Andalucía

A Look at Andalucía

Andalucía, South of Spain. White-washed Houses that dot the hills. Olive Groves that line the roads. Moorish-influenced architecture and culture. Here's a brief look at the beauty of Andalucia.
The Mosuo People of Lugu Lake

The Mosuo People of Lugu Lake

Leaving Lijiang Old Town and a 7hour bumpy bus ride after, we arrived at Lugu Lake, home to the Mosou People, the last existing matriarchal society in the world.
Nagarkot and the art of doing absolutely nothing (25-26 May)

Nagarkot and the art of doing absolutely nothing (25-26 May)

Written on 25 May, 1:40pm, Nagarkot, Nepal Karma (my guide on the trek and friend) and I awoke early today to travel 33km out of Kathmandu to Nagarkot, a hillside “village” famed for its sunrise and sunsets views of the Langtang Himalayan range. I had absolutely no idea what to expect of Nagarkot. After all,...
Never Challenge a Sherpa

Never Challenge a Sherpa

If there's one piece of advice anyone could give to another while on the Himalayan mountains, it would have to be: "never challenge a sherpa".
The ‘Virgin’ Rock-Climbing Experience

The ‘Virgin’ Rock-Climbing Experience

I'm sitting in my climbing harness, hanging on a rope about 5 metres above the ground, thinking: "Damn it, why can't I go up any further?"
All Aboard The Bamboo Train (Norry)!

All Aboard The Bamboo Train (Norry)!

Nestled somewhere in Battambang, Cambodia, is the Bamboo Train service, also known to locals as the "norry". It works on a simple method: disembark-dismantle-reassemble-reembark. Intrigued?