It seems almost a daily ritual now, a deep sigh with the words “I miss Asia” following promptly.
Don’t get me wrong; I love being home in New Zealand and I treasured all of my adventures in Europe, but there’s just something about Asia that has me.
When I long for Asia there’s not one place in mind, rather it’s a combination of all of my favourite things of the places I’ve visited.
The laid back vibe of Ubud
Biking around Luang Prabang, Laos
Iced coffees in Takeo, Cambodia
Thai food
The sheer wonder of the Angkor complex
Waking up and seeing Ha Long Bay outside my window
Riding around Jakarta’s sidewalks on the back of a motorbike
Trekking in Chiang Mai
I’m struggling at the moment because my friends are planning trips to Asia. One friend left yesterday, another leaves in five days and another in a few days after that. Because I’m freelance writing, my location is less and less important.
Although I’m very settled in Christchurch and very content here, a part of me is wondering whether I should just nip away for New Years… and a little either side. Although I visited Hong Kong briefly in June, it’s been over a year since I was really in Asia.
I miss it, but it doesn’t make sense financially to pop away for a few weeks.
But sometimes the greatest adventures don’t make sense…
Like cuddling an elephant after midnight.
Ah, Asia – is it time?
We can always switch places. I love Asia but I can’t stand living in Asia
I’m a kiwi, now living in Singapore. I don’t think I could go back to western culture. People in Asia are so much nicer.
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I’d go for it if I were you, particularly if you have friends out there and your job allows it. Life is short so take your opportunities while you can.