Stories from travels in

Asia

El Nido, Palawan, Philippines – The holiday I’ve been dreaming about

It has been a month since I got back from my three-week trip to the Philippines. I’m finally getting around to writing more about El

GP: Lady Gregory of Punjab, Andretta, India

I met my friend Kajal in Bangalore many moons ago where both of us studied with the late Dick McHugh SJ. I’ve been following her

Mishaps and miracles. Coron, Philippines

As I sit at home feeling cold, himself is enjoying his travels in the Phillipines. This is his latest update. **** I’m writing while on

Big Lagoon near El Nido, Palawan

Philippines: Prelude

Over the next few weeks, Himself will be posting photos and stories from an epic trip he’s taking to Fülöp-szigetek. It won’t be quite the

Tinggly: Giving stories, not stuff since 2014

Tinggly isn’t a place. It’s not somewhere to put on your bucket list. It’s not a must-see attraction. It facilitates travel experiences. And does it

Doha camel

Daunted by Doha

After our epic four-week trip through Thailand, we stopped off in Doha on the way home. We’d been invited to a birthday bash and never

Travel tips for Thailand

Travel Tips for Thailand

After four weeks of travelling in Thailand, I’m in a much better position to comment than I was when I wrote of my Thai expectations. 

Kicking back on Koh Yao Noi

I asked for quiet. For peace. For empty beaches and fresh nice food. I asked for local cooking, small bars, and good coffee. I asked

Travelling by train in Thailand

Travelling by Train in Thailand

I’ve learned a lot about travelling by train in Thailand. After leaving it so late to book train tickets to Surat Thani and facing an

Bumper Cars

Kanchanaburi Night Market

Our second night in Kanchanaburi. I’d busted my foot jumping from a height to catch sight of the train looming down the death railway, so