Growing up in Africa, you’re always caught between the weight of history and the pull of what’s to come. You learn early that life doesn’t move in straight lines—it twists and shifts, sometimes calmly, sometimes like a storm. And when I left home for Penang, Malaysia, I carried that sense of constant motion with me, unsure of what I’d find,
How the Sun Sets in Ipoh
I’m not a god, nor an architect of creation. If I grasped the intricacies of existence, maybe I’d claim a touch of divinity. But here I am, a wanderer bewildered by my own nature. “You hold dominion over everything in this world,” someone once told me. Yet, I never sought to connect with the myriad creatures around me. It’s an invitation to spontaneity,
Kericho in a Rich Man’s World
I’ve never been a fan of change. Comfort and convenience are my allies; if it feels safe, I hold on tight. But sometimes, even the most steadfast can be lured into the unknown. Such was the mental tug-of-war I found myself in at my temporary apartment in Kuala Lumpur. The picturesque landscapes of Tanah Rata in the Cameron Highlands called to me like a siren’s song,
The Ghost of Melaka: Through Time and Kindness
Close your eyes and imagine stepping into a world where time slows to a tranquil rhythm, where every street seems to guard a secret, and each step feels like part of a grander adventure. Welcome to Melaka—a city wrapped in quiet charm, waiting to be unraveled by curious travelers. It’s here, among narrow streets and colorful stalls, that I found myself swept into a blend of history,
Stick and Boots: The Gangster Paradigm
Hiking is improperly but necessarily expensive if you prefer to get out of it alive of course. The mountains, in their natural beauty, dressed in evergreens right up to their crowns of silver-white are very attractive. Walking through them, however, and up their summits is a delicate balance between life and death. The line gets even thinner when you decide to do it cheaply.
Stick and Boots: The Baby-toes
The price of everything has been hiking lately. So have I. Lame pun to start a blog with, I know. Would you blame me though? I haven’t been writing for eternity. Fighting creative block is not as easy as the Spanish Conquest of the Aztecs. It’s more like trying to prove the world is flat. So forgive yourself if,