A singing contest born to bring unity after war, now uses silence to avoid acknowledging one. Why is EBU ignoring Eurovision Israel boycott calls, and how will it control the dissonance?
Pipeaway Newsletter #163: From the crucifixion in the Philippines to Thaipusam piercing rituals in Malaysia, why do we express devotion through conquering pain?
Every year, 1.5 million people travel to a Malaysian island to smash coconuts against the asphalt and carry burden on their shoulders. Penang Thaipusam is easy to get hooked on. Even literally.
Pipeaway Newsletter #162: Did you already ghiblify yourself? What is our responsibility when we use AI for entertainment at the expense of real authors?
Pipeaway Newsletter #161: From charming Airbnbs via luxury hotels to hostel dormitories, I’ve seen it all. Bizarre included.
On the occasion of Pipeaway’s 8th anniversary, I share the wildest, weirdest, and most bizarre hostel experiences, from snoring nightmares to unexpected rodent roommates!
Pipeaway Newsletter #160: From late flights to late nights, time has a price. Wanna earn 600 euros?
Every day, hundreds of visitors queue for their selfie moment with Penang’s most famous street art piece – Ernest Zacharevic’s Little Children on a Bicycle. What is its secret?
Pipeaway Newsletter #158: In our new series “Been There, Done That”, we explore landmarks people queue for selfies. First stop: a famous street art piece in George Town.
Pipeaway Newsletter #158: I’m looking at snow-capped mountains while reporting on my tropical adventures. March is a great month for new beginnings!