Diary of a Wanderer

  • Fishing Adventure in Singapore

    A journey around Lower Seletar and Pulau Ubin When people think of Singapore, skyscrapers and bustling city streets often come to mind. But hidden within this island nation are peaceful escapes for anglers looking to connect with nature. On my latest trip, I set out to explore three of the most scenic fishing spots in…

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  • Theseus Finding His Father’s Sword and Sandal’s: A Poem

    Last November in Copenhagen, I visited the State Museum for Art, where I stumbled across a beautiful piece of art by French painter Jean Lemaire aptly named ‘Theseus Finding His Father’s Sword and Sandals’ (seen above) Upon seeing this art, I wrote this poem which I would like to share: Amongst the ruins was Theseus…

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  • How Then Shall We Pray?

    In a recent article for Erasmus, I wrote on the nature of prayer. Please find an extract from this article, and of course, go check out the full article on the website! Extract: Marcus Aurelius once argued that prayer ought not be for the fulfilment of human desires, but rather for the purging of said…

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  • The Tale of a Wanderer

    As the dawn breaks, the seeker’s peak odyssey begins. Each step on this self-discovery trek is a movement towards understanding, the crisp mountain air clearing the mind for inner peace ascent. The journey is laced with moments of reflective solitude travel, inviting a philosophical pilgrimage through the mystic heights voyage. Your path leads to the…

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  • A Warning Against Pride

    In a world filled with noise and distractions, finding peace through faith offers a sanctuary. Our latest piece reveals how overcoming doubt with faith, connecting with God, and acknowledging the divine presence in nature can transform your life. It underlines the importance of letting go of pride and illustrates the concept of faith moving mountains,…

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  • Wandering Through Kunsthaus Zurich

    Meditations on an art exhibition After a nice pork knuckle I find myself in the Kunsthaus Zurich for a quick wandering. A reflection of a display of a supermarket: Perishables, perishables. What God makes is perishable. Finite, ever-changing, ephemeral. On the contrary, what man attempts to do is create the infinite, make the eternal. Preserve…

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  • Reflections on Swiss Travels

    A travel through Zurich, St. Moritz in Spring I have just spent a few days in Switzerland (this was written in 29-1-2024), skiing in St. Moritz and the surrounding valleys. I have been thinking about life and love, and everything in between. What stood out to me on this fine trip was the sheer grandeur…

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  • Reflections on Winter Travel

    That is the harsh reality. I have no excuse not to work. Yes I may be on holiday, but still, my discipline needs to be there. Without that discipline, that routine, that mind of marble, you will be depressed regardless of where you go.

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