Recently, I have a new-found joy in being in nature. And with that comes the questioning within me: is this something I’ve always enjoyed or is it something truly new-found? Is loving nature a matter of nature or nurture? As a child, I loved playing outdoors: climb trees, jump across creeks, biking on mud paths, … More Be true to nature
After a post with things I love and hate in Egypt, here is a post with what I miss in Cairo/Egypt. Because it is not always a matter of love or hate… Freedom What is freedom? In this case, what I mean with freedom is the sense of being able to be yourself and do … More What I miss in Cairo/Egypt…
On 17 June 2011, the UN Human Rights Council adopted a Resolution on Human rights, sexual orientation and gender identity, affirming that lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender persons are entitled to the same rights as any other human being. Great news, although it shouldn’t have taken that long to point out that gay humans are … More That’s so gay!
Last Wednesday evening, after work, I made my way to Hua Lamphong railway station in order to catch the train to Chumphon. Once there, I would hop on the catamaran to Koh Tao for my first diving course: the PADI Open Water! I had nearly forgotten how short I really am. Packed with my backpack … More Diving on Koh Tao
Freedom seems to be the key concept linking all phases and experiences in my life so far. As a child, being raised by severely strict Hong Kong-Chinese parents, I was always on the search for freedom. I would try to escape my parents rule/power over me and run to my room, or run away from … More It’s all about freedom!
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