September 23, 2021
Protein
An exotic romance takes a strange turn when Janet Sassi finds herself banished to a remote Indonesian island where sources of protein are scarce. In…
June 9, 2021
The Rewards of Riding Solo
A solo female backpacker in Malaysia faces discomfort and self-consciousness as she dines alone in a grimy restaurant. This story forms part of our How Travel…
May 4, 2021
An Unexpected Slice of Tibet
Facing an abrupt tour cancellation, a traveler ventures out on a lesser-trod route, encountering a side of Tibet that few other visitors get to see.…
April 13, 2021
Travel Panic in Pudu
Overwhelmed by the noise and chaos of Kuala Lumpur, a novice traveler must decide whether to push on with her journey, or retreat to the…
February 20, 2021
The Jeweled Lotus
A thief unwittingly stirs up memories of a distant past. This story, spanning oceans and generations, is the winner of the Reunions travel writing competition.…
February 14, 2021
Brave as Hatice
When an American living in Istanbul meets a local woman whose story echoes her own, she learns a lesson about the meaning of bravery. This…
November 24, 2020
The Shadow of Sri Pada
A traveler in Sri Lanka leaves the comfort of the beach to seek out a sense of spirituality atop one of the country's most sacred…
November 11, 2020
Finding Solace in a Tokyo Bookshop
A spontaneous drinking bout in a Tokyo bookshop helps a jaded expat rediscover the spirit of travel. “Well that’s certainly the most pissed I’ve been…
July 19, 2020
A New Devil
An unusual New Year's celebration in northern Thailand offers a traveler a chance to reflect on the "devils" that haunt us, no matter where we…
