Author Archives: kim

“Your friend go Mama?’ This from Joy as I arrive for a facial; she is determined to turn back time and has insisted I have one a week. ‘Yes, she’s gone to Bhutan and then Myanmar, we catch up in … Continue reading →

I am tourist. I have forgotten all the rules. I think it is a splendid idea to go for a walk, a walk after breakfast, a walk into the city centre of Phnom Penh to see the Royal Palace at … Continue reading →

As I pass through the designer souk that is Bangkok airport, eyes hungrily devouring the fresh fruits tantalisingly waiting to seduce on every corner, while oblivious to the more obvious western delights of Gucci, Jim Thompson and Chanel, I allow … Continue reading →

What do I actually give a shit about? I don’t think I give a real shit about what is happening politically in most of the war zones around the world today; tired and jaded I find the repetition of man’s … Continue reading →

I love to visit new places. Actually, I love to settle in new places. For me travel is not about ticking off sights or adrenalin filled experiences, for me it is about getting to know the people, their lives. It … Continue reading →