Before books looked like books, readers unrolled their stories. Today we swipe, highlight, and carry entire libraries in our bags. This piece traces how we hold stories across centuries—from papyrus scrolls to paperbacks to Kindle screens—and why the ritual of reading still feels like a quiet return to ourselves.
A reflective winter note exploring how global winter travel shapes the season — five places, one mood, and the quiet beauty that connects them.
Thailand’s fire feels different the moment you arrive. Not the sharp, restless blaze of Bangkok’s woks, but a deeper, older
Bangkok street food doesn’t whisper — it hits you with heat, speed and a bowl of boat noodles served beside a restless canal. A city of fire, flavour and unapologetic energy.
