When our friend Sel booked tickets for a Madonna concert in Taipei last year, we almost disowned him. It was a trying period with a lot happening at home- work-wise and in terms of family commitments, so we were banking on a short trip closer to home. Bangkok or Singapore was a preferred choice, but choice tickets in…
Month: March 2017
The Syria I Remember
Around this time, 16 years ago, I was assigned to a junket to Syria. I was a young journalist and it was my first overseas assignment, so naturally it was filled with a lot anticipation and excitement. I was part of a group of journalists and travel agents, flown into Syria which at that time…
Winter walk: Cambridge
It was supposed to be a day trip of exploring Cambridge and meeting up with friends, but the unpredictable English weather decided to throw a spanner in the works – leaving us with the option of either staying indoors or gritting our teeth and fight the damp cold to explore parts of this historic university…
Food Trail: London
One thing that first timers in London will notice is the amazing diversity of the people living in this city that is steeped in rich history. The city has mesmerising architecture that spans over several centuries, and stories practically around every corner you turn. This also inevitably means that it is a treasure trove for…
Haunt Hunting
A house on Green Street, Brimsdown, Enfield, England attracts those curious enough to go off the beaten track in search of a bit of thrill and mystery. This house is famous for apparent poltergeist activity that took place in the late 70s, also known as the Enfield haunting. It is about 45 minutes out of…
Maria Dass the World 