My Instagram feed has changed a lot over the last few months. It’s gone from Afrobeat, hip-hop dancers, and motivational female speakers to shiny, impossibly fit women and men offering tips on how to run faster, train better, and dominate Hyrox. There are jokes too: check in on your friends… they might be pushing heavy … Continue reading Hyrox?!
Tag: Bangkok
Lamentations
“Did it rain on your way here Reena?” I ask. Today, the 8am Monday morning sky is unusually grey. “Yes madam, a little bit,” she replies, scanning the room for its mess. She’s in a green T-shirt and black 3/4 tights. “Did you manage to sleep ok, your house ok after the earthquake?” “Yes all ok. … Continue reading Lamentations
one touch of the rope, poetry and art, 2024 (book launch)
one touch of the rope is a collection of deeply personal free verse poetry. It’s a journey through the Lumpini park held together with the thread of a journey, a journey through the park in reality, in my imagination, philosophical and real. Late bloomer that I am, over the last two years I’ve finally managed … Continue reading one touch of the rope, poetry and art, 2024 (book launch)
To the Temple of Dawn by Long Boat
We stopped at the Buddhist Temple of Dawn (Wat Arun), one of the most beautiful temples I've seen, on our long- boat ride along the Chao Phraya river in Bangkok. We climbed the steep stone steps all the way to the top level. Standing next to magnificent intricate carvings - it was the traditional Thai … Continue reading To the Temple of Dawn by Long Boat
Bangkok from the Hotel-Room Window
photos by Maher
Natasha Devalia 