Welcome to the World of Thomas Wu

“Explore. Reflect. Connect.”

From chemist to traveler, I share stories of place, people, and memory

Meet Thomas Wu?

I’m Thomas Wu, a scientist turned storyteller. Over five decades, I explored continents, absorbing cultures, witnessing history, and seeking stories beyond guidebooks. This site is my archive: the journeys, the photos, and the insights gathered from Asia, the Americas, Europe, and beyond.

Travel Memoirs & Cultural Narratives

A sweeping narrative through China, Japan, South America, and beyond. Through this work you meet people, walk streets, and witness cultures in
depth.

Key themes: identity, memory, place, cultural continuity

Journeys Around the Globe

A glimpse into select travel stories, hidden towns in China, the deep waters of the Mississippi, sacred temples in Japan, quiet paths in South America.

Moments in Images

These snapshots tell what words can sometimes only hint at: sunsets, narrow
streets, faces, landscapes.

Book Trailer

Watch the official trailer for My Travel Notes II and discover a journey shaped by remarkable places, diverse cultures, and the stories Thomas Wu gathered along the way.