street charm

In the day


At night

One of the things I enjoy doing when i travel overseas is taking a walk through streets that are flanked by shops and eateries in a row on either side. These streets usually have space for vehicles to pass through one-way only. The narrow road, the shops bursting into the walkway, the messy signboards hanging above, the dizzying array of words and pictures screaming from every corner - all these amplify the denseness of the street and give it character.

The vibes alone make it worthwhile to stroll through the street. Soak in the sights and look around with a keen eye, and you are likely to be rewarded with interesting details that are bound to be lurking somewhere. Interaction with the locals is a problem if language is a barrier. But one can also get insights and pleasure just observing others going about their business and activities.

Writing this post is a tell-tale sign: I'm yearning for another overseas experience. Will somebody kidnap me to a foreign place? Preferably one with nice streets and lots of interesting things to see, please.