Third-Culture-Kid

Vietnam - Ho Chi Minh, Hanoi & Ninh Binh

Vietnam is another country I visited twice. I first went to Ho Chi Minh City for three days in July, then visited Hanoi for six days in August and covered the famous Ha Long bay and Ninh Binh Province at the south east of the capital city. I am extremely happy that I got to explore this wonderful place where I discovered...

Java, Indonesia - Mount Bromo & Mount Ijen

I have never thought that I would find myself climbing two active volcanos within a weekend, in a state of extreme sleep deprivation, fighting against the suffocating sulphur and volcanic dust, all in pursuance of the "Blue Flame" and the mesmerizing sunrises. I knew what I was getting myself into, since I climbed the Mount Fuji...

Cambodia - Phnom Penh & Siem Reap

Going to Cambodia was a long-standing dream of mine; I have always been fascinated by the country’s rich history. Before going there I had high expectations and luckily I was not disappointed. As a matter of fact, I fell madly in love with this country filled with the nicest people I have ever encountered. I can’t recommend it enough to everyone...

About me

I'm Sissi, in here i am going to share my impressions and stories on my favorite trips around the world - with a focus on Asia, aiming to encourage readers to get out of their comfort zone and go see what the world has to offer. This will hopefully also give you ideas of destinations for your next vacation.

Thanks to my family's job, I lived in India, Kenya, Algeria and Japan, and I am currently based in Singapore for work. Cradled in the culture of travels, I could only develop a profound taste for exploration. Being exposed to new cultures, experiencing culture-shocks, tasting new cuisines, and even being victim of scams is very rewarding.

It is for me the best way to heighten one’s state of awareness and level of consciousness; to learn about the world on empirical-basis.

As St Augustin eloquently said “The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page”.

My favourite part of travelling is the mixture of sensations and feelings I get when experiencing everyday things as if it was the first time. From the first breath of air when stepping out of the airplane, to the first exchange with locals, every step I take, transforms me a little more.