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Here is where I record my thoughts and experiences, most of which are from my time abroad and travels. Where I share and exchange insights on off-the-beaten-path destinations and translated literature. Where I discuss photography and societal observations. 

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  • Abandoned in Brussels

    Behind this wall lies the former premises of Keith & Henderson in Brussels, where high-quality fabric was produced and used to make bespoke suits such as those along Seville Row in London. I pass this building frequently as it is just round the corner from my home and I have always been attracted to the font…


  • I moved to Brussels in late 2011. One of the things that I missed about Paris was its vibrant street art. In Brussels, it seems like the local communes are very quick to remove any tags with high-pressure water sprays. As spring approached in 2012, I spotted a Space Invader in Brussels which really made…


  • Mong Kok is one of my favourite neighbourhoods in Hong Kong. Sure, it’s chaotic and crowded, perhaps a little gritty if you wander into one of the narrow dimly lit streets, but it’s always throbbing with energy and I love being amidst this never-ending mass of spindly towers squeezed in between one another while a sea…


  • Stop. Frame. Shoot.

    Saturday, 23 March 2013: I finished a roll of expired Solaris 400 using AB’s Voigtlander Bessa rangefinder. It was my first time using a rangefinder and it wasn’t too hard to get a hang of it. It was also the first time I’ve shot with a film camera in more than a year. How I miss…


  • When looking for a place to stay when we were in Tai O, Lantau Island in Hong Kong, I came across a café that was recommended by several people as being one of the best spots in the village to sit back and enjoy a coffee on the water. This special little place is called…