The flight was long. To be exact, it was 20 hours of flying, twice changing planes, and an overnight stay in Singapore. There were benefits… like enjoying a nice meal in front of a flat screen TV in business class. Approximately two days after taking off from Vancouver, I arrived in Dili, the capital of … Continue reading Timor Leste, East Timor, Timor Lorosae
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How important is Skytrain to you?
Urban transportation in Vancouver is a sensitive but important issue. There are still a lot of problems with the light-rail system in Vancouver, but overall it does a good job. To try to address deeper social and security issues with the system, Translink, Skytrain and other transport authorities in the city came together on Saturday … Continue reading How important is Skytrain to you?
Can you blame me for not writing?
I guess the answer to that is “yes”… I’ve spent this summer in France and didn’t have access to internet for most of the time, and now I’m back in Canada job hunting. The summer was a blast but now it’s back to “reality”. 50 days in France and 21 days (and counting) in Canada… … Continue reading Can you blame me for not writing?
Beautiful British Columbia
It’s been a little over a week since I came back to Vancouver… I’ve forgotten how beautiful it is. The sun is finally shining and the weather has been decent. I felt a bit cold for the first few days, but after spending some time exploring Granville Island and Steveston, I think I’m adjusting to … Continue reading Beautiful British Columbia
Five Ways to Survive Any Disaster
Information can save your life in the event of a disaster, according to a disaster researcher. Having the knowledge to plan, prepare, and, most importantly, react to a disaster can save your own life. People tend to react differently in a disaster, and our governments provide certain policies and guidelines on how to respond if … Continue reading Five Ways to Survive Any Disaster
It's good to have options… be ready for headaches
(If this is the same elephant that keeps walking down Inthamara road, then he’s grown about 3 times bigger since February.) I’m going to miss elephants on the street just outside my apartment when I head back to Canada in July. There’s still a chance of coming back to Bangkok, but that’s really up to … Continue reading It's good to have options… be ready for headaches
Time to move on…
(My office is sparse but functional… this is life working at an NGO… limited funds and equipment, but lots of passionate people and chances to try new things) Monday was my last day working at the newspaper. 2 years goes by quickly… the experience was great… challenging at times, but rewarding nonetheless. Although this is … Continue reading Time to move on…
Happiness isn't a figment of someone's imagination
(Catching some rail at an indoor skate park in Esplanade Mall) Songkran, the annual water festival and new year’s celebration in Thailand, was a little low key for me this year. I think most people who’ve spent enough time in Thailand understand that you can either join the festivities or run away… there’s no in … Continue reading Happiness isn't a figment of someone's imagination
Separating fiction from reality…
I found it quite interesting that we accept things so easily without ever being too critical about where we get our information. We shouldn’t be too nit-picky about everything we hear or see (although I have to admit that I’m just a tad more critical than the average person which does get me in a … Continue reading Separating fiction from reality…
Idle time is reality's way of saying "hello"
(Something missing in Thai grocery stores, unless you want to pay an arm and a leg for it… good ol’ Canadian maple syrup) A couple of interesting articles I came across that makes reality seem like a dream. Ever wonder what it’s like driving in Asia? Have a read through this article about what tourists … Continue reading Idle time is reality's way of saying "hello"