The need for a Chinese visa, a craving for Sushi and a wish to revisit a place we called home for 9 years of our lives, brought us back to Hong Kong. Here’s those 10 days in a nutshell… Enjoy.

After that delicious moment spent floating in time (see Reflections – Month 8), month 9 of our trip (still in Pakistan) passed in more active engagement and found us immersed in the local culture.

As to be expected with Matthieu Paley as a father… Iluka is turning into a real mountain goat. Kharab bakri No. 2!

First there was a jolt in the stomach like when you realize you forgot something. It quickly turned into a smile when I understood: we’ve been in Pakistan for a month already and I have been completely unaware!

Coming back ‘home’ to Hong Kong (for the first time in 5 years as a complete family) was part culture shock, part break, part welcome to the real world.

Slowly becoming a street food expert, Iluka explores the culinary delights of Western China…

Here is a video that pretty much speaks for itself… At that point, it might also be worth mentioning that we consider ourselves extremely blessed and lucky that in the almost 8 months that we have been on the road no one in the family has had any major illness. A few small colds, some […]

Power out. No electricity. The perfect moment for reflection.

Always ready for a new adventure, Indiana-i-luka braved new challenges in Sri Lanka…

I have not worn shoes in days. I live in a rickety two-level wood and bamboo thatched hut with a porch and sand in front.