View of Sesimbra from Castle Sesimbra, photo by Alex Lau

Day Trip from Lisbon: Sesimbra (Things to Do, 2024)

Check Prices for Hotels in Sesimbra (Expedia) | Check Car Rental Prices (Expedia) Sesimbra is a small town ~40-minute drive south of Lisbon, known for its rich heritage rooted in fishing, and visually known in Portugal as a town with gorgeous beaches, and mural artwork in abundance. Sardines, sea bream, sea bass, mackerel, octopus, and …

Souvenirs in Camden Market, London. Photo by Alex Lau.

Things to Do in Camden Town, London (2024)

Check Prices for Hotels in London (Expedia) | Check for London Things to Do (Get Your Guide) Camden Town is a historical neighbourhood in London, with deep roots in music and counter-culture. Amy Winehouse is a notable recent name that called Camden her home, but it’s also home to many punk rock bands/artists such as …

Getting measured at Ba Ri Tailor in Hoi An, photo by Alex Lau

A Review of Our Experience at Ba Ri Tailor in Hoi An (2024)

A Trip to Hoi An for Clothing We were staying in Da Nang for just 3 days. We heard of Hoi An, primarily through social media videos of coconut boats, and seeing images of the traditional and beautiful architecture. A little less known to me was how well-known Hoi An is for its custom clothes …

Review: Ha Long Bay 2-Day, 1-Night Indochina Junk Cruise (Dragon Legend Boat) Activities

We had 4 days to spend in Hanoi during our family trip. Ha Long Bay would be a 2-hour drive away, but we knew it was a must-visit. To see the ~1,969 limestone islands outside of the realm of photographs (whether through social media, or otherwise) was a priority for us. My sister was in …

Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium shot by Alex Lau

What to Do in Okinawa, Japan (2024)

Lindsay and I had gotten the idea to travel to Okinawa during our honeymoon after seeing a few Tiktoks about the Okinawa Aquarium. The aquarium, known for being one of the largest in the world, also housed the largest sea creature (that we currently know of, at least), the whale shark. Being able to visit it, however, would require a bit more travel know-how than our typical Japanese experience. Having gotten used to Osaka’s subway system, we’d now have to get used to a Japan that didn’t have any subway infrastructure. So, of course, the first thing to do in Okinawa would be to..

Minolta 28mm f2.8 Review by Alex Lau

A Trip to Okinawa with the Minolta 28mm f2.8 (a small review)

A Shiny Object Catches My Eye My wife and I are on our honeymoon in Japan, and our itineraries are loaded in a spreadsheet, with each day carefully researched. It was surely the setup for a great romantic getaway. In between stuffing ourselves with udon, sushi, beer, ramen (sometimes all in one meal), and the …