It was sensory overload the first time our Arctic Circle train came to a stop in Abisko, a small town with a breathtaking view of the snow blanketed the town and their surrounding nature.  I took my green backpack along with my other belongings, waiting for my crew to join me. I spotted Abisko Turistation STF from my spot, and took rest beside...

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The tremco jolts from one side to another, racing through the highway to Nasr City, Cairo. The firm but tattered leather seats provide little grip and the bodies rock in similar rhythm to the tremco's movements. The stagnant African heat was starting to caught up on us but bearable when a friend opened the window on her side. Phew. Finally. As the tremco...

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On the last day, we awoke before the sun. Actually we didn't even went for sleep after playing many games, we were just watching our GoPro videos on TV, laughing at each other for our own silly antics that were recorded and broadcasted among us. I know. We are silly. Groggy, we filed out of the suite into the beautiful chilly dawn towards...

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