The Twin Castles In Schwangau

The Twin Castles In Schwangau

This winter, I had the privilege of visiting the twin castles of Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau in Bavaria. Germany is estimated to have over 20,000 castles but Schloss Neuschwanstein is arguably the most famous of them all. King Ludwig II’s castles seem to...
The Windmills of Zaanse Schans

The Windmills of Zaanse Schans

What comes to mind when you think of the Netherlands? You may think of the canals in Amsterdam or the rows of tulip fields pictured in postcards. Perhaps you are thinking of smoking weed and getting high which is totally legal here in the Netherlands. If you ask me, a...
Modern Art at Stedelijk

Modern Art at Stedelijk

The Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam showcases both contemporary and modern art. I must confess that I do not know much about art in general but modern art in particular confuses me greatly. I often find myself lost trying to understand the meaning behind a piece but to no...
Conclusions Of A Lockdown

Conclusions Of A Lockdown

Singapore’s Coronavirus lockdown ends today. Call it a circuit breaker or whatever fancy name you like, many of us, all over the world have been stuck in our homes. Some may have been trapped longer than others while some may have escaped confinement altogether....
Budapest, Hungary

Budapest, Hungary

On the 12th of March 2020, around midnight, I hopped on a Flixbus, headed for Budapest. There are many ways to get to the city. Some people find taking a train or flying to be more convenient. Coming from Zakopane, a bus was the best option. I also got to experience...