Category: Books

  • HK Writers | The 5 Best Books About Hong Kong

    HK Writers | The 5 Best Books About Hong Kong

    Living in Hong Kong for five years, I explored the city, the islands and the mountainous New Territories. I also explored the SAR’s history through popular books set in Hong Kong, from romantic novels to informative works of non-fiction. So, I’ve decided to compile a list of the best books…

  • 16+ Unique Literary Gifts for Book Lovers Who Travel

    16+ Unique Literary Gifts for Book Lovers Who Travel

    Updated May 2024 I love receiving candles as gifts. But, as a candle-loving, book-consuming backpacker, books and candles are sadly not the most practical of gifts for readers who explore both real and fictional worlds. So, to represent the page travellers there, here are the best literary gifts for book…

  • The Best Mexico City Bookstores for Books in English

    The Best Mexico City Bookstores for Books in English

    I have an addiction. I arrive in a new city and plan to see the sights, but when I stumble across a bookshop en route, I can’t help but pop in “for five minutes”. Several hours later, I leave with my purse much lighter and my backpack significantly heavier. Yet,…

  • My Favourite Quotes from Wild by Cheryl Strayed

    My Favourite Quotes from Wild by Cheryl Strayed

    I’ve been quiet for a few months on this blog. This has been partly an intentional break and partly because I’ve struggled to find the right words to articulate the reasons behind my hiatus. However, if there are any words that can best describe the tumultuous swinging between wanderlust and a…