Stories from the other side.
There are many things we take for granted. Walking — on two feet — probably tops that list. Strangely, we still haven’t been able to find the answer to: why our ancestors started walking upright and opted (if it was a choice of theirs to make) for bipedalism? It would be interesting, as a thought…
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“This wasn’t a strange place; it was a new one.” ― Paolo Coehlo Why do you travel? Is it to get lost or to find yourself? Is it to find answers or to raise new questions? Is it to escape the known and find comfort in the unknown? Or is it because you want to…
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It’s almost July and the seasons are set to turn. This year, the rains (in June) have been a no-show and it felt like summer a month too early. Local news agencies have started issuing heat wave alerts and I’m beginning to dread the next two months. July also marks one year of our stay in…
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“I was scared of dentists and the dark.” — Vance Joy, Riptide When the sun sinks into the horizon and darkness blots the sky, familiar sounds begin to fade away, and fear slowly creeps into your mind. You might thank your dull imagination, but at a time like this, that’s no defence against the stillness…
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On the third and final day of our Suncheon trip, we had half a morning to spare before we head back to Seoul. The first two days had been chaotic with finicky weather. Waiting for local buses, searching for top sights, and speed walking were the highlights of the trip so far. So, on the…
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“Truth is universal. Perception of truth is not.” — Anonymous “All things are subject to interpretation. Whichever interpretation prevails at a given time is a function of power and not truth.” ― Friedrich Nietzsche We live in complex times. Chaos seems to be the order of the day. And despite having access to information, on multiple…
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“Never go on trips with anyone you do not love.” Ernest Hemingway A trip is like a magic wand that can show you the best or worst side of a person. If you want to put a ‘friendship‘ to the test — hit the road. If you’re blinded by ‘love’ — proceed with caution. If you’re…
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