ChinaAsiaLifestyleMacauSlow TravelStories Seeing Macau’s SoulI’d heard stories about Macau from my good friend, Venus, who was born and raised there. ‘It’s not…Mel LegardaJuly 30, 2025
ChinaAsiaLifestyleMacauStories Breathing Incense at A-Ma Temple Macau‘A-Ma Temple is where Macau got its name,’ Venus tells me as we approach its stone entrance. 'Legend…Mel LegardaJanuary 18, 2025
StoriesCultureIdentityPersonal Growth Navigating My Britishness: Occupying The Third SpaceSitting on the pavement in Portobello by an iconic traditional London black taxi “Where are you from?” Here’s…Mel LegardaJuly 15, 2021
ItalyEuropeStories Beauty and Brutality: Secrets of the ColosseumA scorching summer’s morning in Rome, discovering the Colosseum’s dark history.Mel LegardaApril 14, 2020
GreeceEuropeStories Moonwalking on Sarakiniko BeachExploring moon terrain in GreeceMel LegardaMay 14, 2019
PhilippinesAsiaStories Stillness in North SiargaoFlying over Siargao is like watching Earth’s green lungs breathe.Mel LegardaFebruary 28, 2019
ItalyEuropeStories Italy: A Rustic Weekend Escape in PugliaSpending a dreamy November weekend in Puglia, Italy.Mel LegardaJune 19, 2018
VietnamAsiaStories Vietnam: Hot and Sticky in HanoiHanoi, it turns out, is a riot.Mel LegardaJuly 20, 2017
IndonesiaAsiaStories Bali: Human Kindness on Mount Batur3am. Bleary-eyed. Bali's skies are pitch black. We're stood at the foot of Batur Volcano, ready to hike up…Mel LegardaJanuary 24, 2017
PhilippinesAsiaBeachesIsland HoppingIslas de GigantesStories Witnessing Paradise: The Islas de Gigantes ExperiencePicture this: a cluster of islands boasting turquoise seas, powdery white sand, crystal clear lagoons, zero phone or internet…Mel LegardaJuly 27, 2016