We have all struggled to make human connection at some stage during the past year. Be it the struggling Wifi as we videocall our loved ones, or the strange feeling of guilt we have when we remember to write to someone, but for some reason can’t bring ourselves to do so. Humans are undeniably social …
The original article was published in Concrete, and can be found here. For many people, travelling alone can seem daunting, scary, and anxiety-inducing. For others, it produces a sense of liberation, self-confidence, and empowerment. I believe that even a short solo trip can be incredibly educational and can help broaden our perspectives. So why are …
The original article was published as part of Concrete and can be found here. The International Ecotourism Society (TIES) defines ecotourism as “responsible travel to natural areas that conserve the environment, sustains the well-being of the local people, and involves interpretation and education.” But what is it really? Ecotourism requires conscious travel with consideration of impacts on local …
Powered by 12Go Asia system The first few days after I returned from Laos were filled with a blur of new people and places, as I left the apartment in Dang Xa and moved to Ecopark where I planned to stay for the next three months. Here, on the sixteenth floor of a towering block …
Powered by 12Go Asia system 29th February 2020, Chũ I awoke feeling conflicted on that bitterly sad morning. The room which had become my home for the past three months was now stripped bare, leaving just one solitary figure sitting on the bed next to his backpack and suitcase. The exciting thought of what adventures …
Powered by 12Go Asia system 18th February 2020 The name ‘Cấm Sơn’ had been on many peoples lips ever since I had arrived in Chũ town. Known as one of the gems of Bắc Giang, the lake spans about 2600 hectares, and supports hundreds of families who live on its edges. The water is clear …
