The year 2023 marked the full return to travel normality. After years of pandemic and slow recovery in 2022, 2023 felt like the world was open again and full of opportunities. I got to see new countries I never thought
My 2022: Yearly Travel Summary
2022, what a relief. After disastrous years 2020 and 2021, I was worried that 2022 is going to be another horrific pandemic year, but, luckily, the world slowly started getting back to normal. Being based in Hong Kong in January
My 2021: Yearly Travel Summary
So what did 2021 look like? 2021, gosh, where to begin? This has been a very challenging year, trying to make the most of a stuck situation during a raging world pandemic. It’s been so bad that doing a summary
My 2020: Yearly Travel Summary
So what did 2020 look like? 2020, what can I say? This has been a disaster year, on so many levels. It’s been so bad that doing a summary of travel almost seems pointless, bordering inappropriate. But even in dark
My 2019: Yearly Travel Summary
So what did 2019 look like? After a year of being back in Hong Kong, following the return from Europe, the 2nd year was surprisingly nomadic. I spent most of the year in and out of my base, almost constantly
My 2018: Yearly Travel Summary
So what did 2018 look like? After over 3 years of being away from Asia, being based in North American and Europe, I returned to Hong Kong, to take the next step in my professional career. I enjoyed my life
My 2017 : Yearly Travel Summary
So what did 2017 look like? The year 2017 was very hectic summing up my 2 years European experience and finally ending up back in Asia. It’s been a crazy year, both personally and professionally. I like Europe very much,
My 2016 : Yearly Travel Summary
What did 2016 look like? The year 2016 marked my transition to European life. After ~10 years mostly spent in Asia and the US, I moved to the Netherlands. It’s been a terrific year, both personally and professionally. The new
My 2015 : Yearly Travel Summary
What did 2015 look like? 2015 marked yet another change in my life. After moving to the US following ~10 years on and off in Asia, I moved to the Netherlands in Europe to start yet another adventure. The time spent
My 2014 : Yearly Travel Summary
What did 2014 look like? 2014 marked an important change in my life. After 5 years as a PhD student living in Hong Kong I finally defended my dissertation and graduated the PhD to leave Asia and begin a postdoc