I have been reflecting on some of my childhood memories, particularly ones when I was a bit of a headache for Mum and Dad. There were countless times when, Mum especially, would have to tell me to stop picking different things off the ground from the pavement. “You don’t know where it’s been”, was a…Continue Reading Please Remove your Shoes
My first week in India!…Continue Reading A Taste of India
I’m writing this having just spent a week in isolation after catching Covid. Obviously, this was not ideal, but I have to admit that having an excuse to rest for a week was quite nice. Before coming to Korea, I spent a lot of time by myself, and although I love keeping busy, it can…Continue Reading Busy, Busy, Busy
After having been in Seoul for a couple months now I feel quite settled. I’ve worked out routine, I’ve made solid friends and continue to build new relationships. I think that the environment that we have found ourselves in is quite fascinating. I’m meeting so many different people from around the world, and learning about…Continue Reading When in Seoul…
Introduction Hello and welcome to my blog for week two and three in Bangkok. There is never a dull day in Thailand when there is so much to experience, with a range of activities to keep you entertained when you get some time away from work. These last two weeks have been full on to…Continue Reading Week Two and Three Adventures
Monday 19 December–Sunday 25 December Studying December is a time full of study and work for the Taiwanese before the arrival of the Spring Festival in mid-January. So, we naturally spent much time behind our desks in class and the library. NCKU’s library is impressive and provides a calm space to focus on homework. As…Continue Reading Taiwan: Week two
Over the last few weeks, I have had the chance to experience some of the best moments of my life. After struggling to (literally) get back on my feet, I finally had time to go out and explore Tainan. My amazing language partner and friend Eva, took me out on more than one occasion to…Continue Reading An amazing trip.
When in Bangkok, do as the Bangkokians do. Except…when you can’t. One of the most painful, or dare I say, excruciating problems while in Thailand, is the reliance on cash as a form of payment. New Zealand is still very much behind when it comes to curating digital payment processes, and this is constantly clear…Continue Reading Deal or No Deal: Cash is King and QR Codes are too
If I were to describe my first couple of weeks in Thailand thus far, I would say the experience is like a ภูเขา (P̣hūk̄heā). A mountain with many beauties, triumphs, and despair. Tramping has always been an emotional activity. With no final destination in sight yet still having to push through, going up a mountain…Continue Reading ภูเขา: a reflection on life in Bangkok
Kia ata haere mā te wā…Continue Reading Moments in time in Mumbai