It was my wife’s dream to chill at the Maldives for our honeymoon, but I put my foot down because I couldn’t fathom the idea of just relaxing and doing nothing. (We did eventually visit the Maldives for our third wedding anniversary.) A decade after our honeymoon, I am glad at the decision I had made. Coming from land-scarce Singapore, I am astounded at how the elongated streets and tall buildings and expansive vibes all contributed to a magnificence that’s hard to find in my country. I’m but a small cog in the vast universe, and I’m fine with that.