“Pen portraits,” one of the regulars said to me the other day. I pause. “Sorry, what?” “Like drawing people, but with words?” Lately, I’ve been noticing people more. Not just who they are, but the way they talk to each other. How conversations unfold. The small moments that pass between people without much thought. I remember walking through Seoul and finding myself distracted by two older men walking ahead of me. I couldn’t understand a word they were saying, but somehow I u

Late into the night, we stood with scarves wrapped around our heads and vending machine coffees in our hands, rain dripping into my eyes from strands of hair peeking out. We walked quickly towards the train, the shiny pavement reflecting the lights back at us. We were laughing, wondering why—out of all the times—we had decided not to get an Uber. Why now? Why were we suddenly trying to save money? Especially after happily splashing out on vending machine coffees. They were go

Travel planning can feel like a headache for anyone. In my years of travelling, I’ve done all of my planning either by myself or with a friend, and trust me when I say, it’s a lot harder than it looks. And it already looks pretty hard. Between endless browser tabs and budget calculations, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed before you’ve even packed your bags. I’ve definitely been there, staring at my screen, wondering where to even start. Through trial and error (and a few mis

Let’s be honest, travelling across the world can be pretty scary, especially if you’re thinking about going alone! Navigating new...

Travelling through Cambodia is often associated with images of the Angkor Wat temples and Phnom Penh’s beautiful city life. However,...