When I was researching for things to discover in Macau, I was surprised to see a lot of options. As it was customary to always read a lot about the place you're visiting, I did my own share of late night readings. I came across this article by Culture Trip, and this definitely gave me a head start on planning our quick day-trip.
Hello old friend, we meet again. I carry a lot of fond memories with you.
The last time I stepped foot in your land, I was a clueless seventeen year old girl who was so ecstatic of the idea of going out of the country without my parents. The first time I saw you, you were still in the process of blooming towards being contemporized, tower cranes and patches of reclamation was still in the works. The first time I walked in your paved stones, all I had in mind was to shop and make the most out of my time with my friends and the temporary semi-independence we all enjoyed.
Little did I know, there was so much about you that I failed to see. Somehow, I felt thankful to not have seen it because truthfully, I would not have appreciated your full essence at that age and stage of my life. Going back twelve years after, you've changed so much and the once bare patches of land have sprung massive and interesting structures that add definition to your being.
When I was a child, I would often wonder if cities ever sleep. I worried about how cities could one day decide to stop because they got too tired to operate. Every time I was at the backseat of the car while our family drove home from a trip, I would often get fascinated with the lights and how beautiful the city looked from the perspective of the moon and the aid of different glowing lights and signs.
Sitting here a year and a half after Bangkok made me realize how much of it has yet to be discovered. It is a place I definitely would not mind coming back to and explore more because for one, I revere on the goodness of Thai food! If you are a traveler on a budget but would like to have the best of both worlds - culinary, culture, art, and design, Bangkok is definitely on top of the list! Here are some of the remaining photographs taken while exploring the streets of this colorful and beguiling city.
Walking along the streets of Hong Kong felt like immersing yourself on different scenes from a film. Every angle is a possible plot, every accidental discovery adds up to the narrative - the density and the unknown somehow seeps through you and lures you in. That's how it felt like for me. I came to Hong Kong with a drained creative spirit, seeking for some visual refuge and delight. I knew that I was not here to shop, I intentionally came here to get lost and understand the feeling of discovering things by chance and at your own slow pace.
