Solemn Reflections at Sugihara House, Kaunas
V and I stood in front of the slate-grey door of the Sugihara House. We had trudged through the snow […]
4 Haunting Ruins of Beijing’s Old Summer Palace a.k.a. Yuanmingyuan
One hour. That was all the time I had to venture beyond the conference venue and explore Beijing. The backpacker in […]
The Best Place to be in Milford Sound isn’t on a Boat
I was expecting to be bowled over by Milford Sound, but I wasn’t. The two-hour cruise should have been the […]
Cologne Cathedral: One Look Isn’t Enough!
It was impossible to ignore the Kölner Dom when I first stepped out of Cologne’s central station. How could I, when it’s such […]
Te Anau Bird Sanctuary: Face-to-Face with the Takahe
The story of the takahe’s return from near-extinction is a remarkable one. This rare flightless bird was once widespread throughout […]
5 Tips for Catching an Incredible Angkor Wat Sunrise Like a Pro
‘Tuk-tuk, sir? Tomorrow you go see Angkor Wat sunrise?‘ That’s the call of tuk-tuk drivers waiting for business in the temple […]