Travel

To see the world, things dangerous to come to, to see behind walls, draw closer, to find each other, and to feel. That is the purpose of life.
— The Secret Life of Walter Mitty

One of my favorite quotes from film as it captures the spirit of curiosity, exploration, and living the moment that drives both my work and travels. So, besides researching sleep and circadian rhythms (and staring at screens most of the day), I also love wandering and exploring the world whenever I can.

✈️ Favorite Place

Home Kong: My favourite place will always be Hong Kong — it’s where I grew up, and it still feels like the centre of my world. It may be small, but it has everything: amazing food, a buzzing city life, quiet nature trails, beaches, and hidden corners full of character. Most importantly, it’s where my family and closest friends are.

🧳 Travel and Research

I’m grateful that my work often takes me places — whether it’s for conferences, exchange visits, or research collaborations. It’s a privilege when academic life and travel intersect.

📸 A Few Moments

Oxford, UK

View outside my office window (not exactly but close enough :P)

Park Island, Hong Kong

A much quieter side of Hong Kong

Hallstatt, Austria

My most recent trip: no filter needed

Paris, France

Eiffel for it

Rano Raraku, Easter Island

The moai won the stare-down contest against me

Ahu Vai Ure, Easter Island

That sunset though

Sugarloaf Mountain, Rio de Janeiro

World Sleep 2023 by day, sightseeing by night

Iguazu Falls, Foz de Iguazu

So much water

Ayutthaya Temples, Bangkok

A nice little day trip during the ASSM 2023 meeting.

Thanks for stopping by!
If you have any travel recommendations or just want to chat about good food and wine, hidden beaches, SCUBA diving, or anything travel related — feel free to drop me an email.