Tag Archives: holidays

A very special Christmas

Posted on December 26, 2013 by Cassandra

Ayutthaya, Thailand (25.12.2013) Christmas in Thailand is (despite the decorations and beer gardens) just another day. This Buddhist nation doesn’t officially recognize Christmas and it isn’t a public holiday. Luckily, my office has tons of expats so they kindly gave … Continue reading →

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Day 126 – Sorry folks

Posted on August 19, 2013 by Cassandra

Kuta Lombok, Indonesia (15.08.2013) More of the same – beaches, books, bliss. Sorry for inundating you with pictures of sunny beaches, especially for my friends and family who are suffering through a gloomy southern winter. Hope it’s providing inspiration to … Continue reading →

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Day 6 – Freestyle swimming

Posted on April 17, 2013 by Cassandra

Melaka, Malaysia (17.04.2013) Sabina and I snuck into a fancy-pants hotel to lounge by the pool reading our books, breaststroke through the tepid waters, and gaze off across the ocean from the infinity edge. Nice. Got sunburnt though, despite the … Continue reading →

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13 things I’ve learned about travelling

Posted on April 4, 2013 by Cassandra

I fly out today, off on a new adventure. There’s always such a mixed bag of emotions when you set off into the unknown – excitement at what awaits you, sadness to say goodbye, nerves, joy, fear. A bit of … Continue reading →

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