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Carrying the weight of uncertainty
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 09/02/2015
» Under the purple and orange hue of dawn, our bus arrived at the base of Phu Kradueng National Park in Loei province. We had our tents, sleeping bags and backpacks as we got ready to trek one of the most gruelling uphill climbs in the country — a steep slope of 5.5km to the top of this popular mountain destination, which takes anywhere from four to eight hours.
For the urban spirit
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 04/09/2014
» A cloud of grey smoke floated by from a nearby cluster of burning joss sticks. A drum was beaten inside the temple's hall. Combined with the sound of a camera's clicking shutter, they produced a strange rhythm, one of age-old beliefs and trendy invention. Hong Kong may be a paradise for anyone willing to shop until they drop, but at odd turns and corners, the city can also whisk visitors on an unexpected spiritual journey.