• Puka Beach - Island Hopping Tour in Boracay
    Asia,  Boracay,  Philippines

    Island Hopping in Boracay

    Bang! Ouch! I'd hit my head against the doorway of the boat while going in. I rubbed my head and looked up to almost 30 people in the boat. Wow. Our island hopping tour was fully booked, and this was the start of the wet season?

  • Flags at Magic Island, Boracay, Philippines
    Asia,  Boracay,  Philippines

    Magic Island: Just Jump!

    My heart was pounding in my chest. I looked down at the crystal clear waters and tried to calm myself. "Jump! Jump! Jump!" a chant started up around me. Oh god... I turned around to look at the group of spectators edging me on and gave a weak smile.

  • Duck with lychee in red curry
    Asia,  Krabi,  Thailand

    Craving for Krabi

    The soft sand crumbles beneath your toes as the sun beams down upon you. A cool breeze blows softly, and you tuck your hair behind your ear with a flower. With a glass of freshly squeezed juice in your hand, you look across the expanse of the ocean and sigh contently. All is well.