2021-12-19 15:30
The Dolomites (or Dolomiti in Italian) hold a special place in my heart. This vast mountainous region of northern Italy has been my go-to place to satisfy my nature craving. Truly, there is… Read More
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2019-07-20 10:03
Our first trip to Scotland was completely ad-hoc. Although we had the return train tickets and car rental booked, we didn’t have a clue where exactly we were heading to and where we we… Read More
2018-05-02 17:00
Our sailing trip around the islands of Komodo is one of our favourite moments in Flores. Not only did we hike, snorkel, swim, and see manta rays and a turtle, but we also managed to relax on… Read More
2018-04-29 16:43
Sailing around the islands of the Komodo National Park is one of the must-do activities when you are in Flores. The National Park stretches a total area of 1,733 km2, which includes the thre… Read More
2018-01-04 14:50
When I first decided to go to Torres del Paine, I was surprised by the number of blogs searchable on the Internet. They were plenty of information that I could find, but none of them was&nbs&hell…Read More
2017-12-30 02:36
2017 marks my second year travelling with my husband after we officially got married in 2016. It has been an interesting ride for both of us, as we get more and more used to travelling as a… Read More
2017-12-15 14:55
The province of Kerman is full of interesting places to visit. Rayen and Bam are famous for their citadels and ancient cities. Mahan gets its fame due to its impressive Persian garden. Kalut… Read More
2017-11-01 17:16
Kerman Province is Iran's second largest province. Situated in the southeast of Iran, it is home to diverse landscapes from deserts, mountains, historical cities, and ancient citadels. The h… Read More
2017-09-26 13:31
Iran is home to one of the oldest ancient civilizations in the world. For many centuries, the country is a testament to one of the world's most powerful empires, conquering a huge chunk of C… Read More
2017-08-13 17:06
I have always been fascinated with the ancient city of Yazd. Situated on the high, desert plateau of the central Iran, the city is widely known for its mud-brick houses decorated with d… Read More
2017-08-04 17:30
Mt Merapi. Here I am, standing at your foot, looking at you in awe. A smoke carefully finds its way out of its chamber, while the sun rises over the horizon overlooking the city of Yogyakart… Read More
2017-07-27 16:57
Tehran is a bustling capital city of Iran. It was turned into the official capital city of Persia since 1776 by Agha Mohammad Khan of the Qajar Dynasty after it was moved from Shiraz. The ci… Read More
2017-05-17 23:25
If you are visiting Tehran, make sure you explore these places! Read More
2017-05-07 09:28
Abyaneh is one of the oldest villages in Iran. It is known to have existed 2,500 years ago. Situated on the north-western slope of Mount Karkas between Kashan and Esfahan, this ancient villa… Read More
2017-04-30 16:07
Yogyakarta or Jogja had been on my bucket list for a long time. It was one of the regions in Indonesia that I would like to visit. Its history, kingdom, culture, arts, and Borobudur are the… Read More
2017-04-30 16:07
Yogyakarta or Jogja had been on my bucket list for a long time. It was one of the regions in Indonesia that I would like to visit. Its history, kingdom, culture, arts, and Borobudur are the… Read More
2017-04-27 15:28
I always wondered if Tehran would treat me the same way it treated me when I traveled here 6 years ago. Before I came here for my second visit (and this time, with my husband), I told myself… Read More
2017-03-30 00:37
This article is part 3 of 3 in the series Iran: Trip of a LifetimeTehran is a huge city and if you ask an Iranian what their favorite restaurants are, they'd usually ask you back, "Which par… Read More
2017-03-22 16:30
This article is part 2 of 2 in the series Iran: Trip of a LifetimeSince we came to Iran during the winter season, we decided to have a look at one of the famous ski resorts in the country … Read More
2017-03-22 16:30
Since we came to Iran during the winter season, we decided to have a look at one of the famous ski resorts in the country -- Tochal. Skiing in Iran? Yes, you can do it and no, I'm not kiddin… Read More
2017-03-19 12:29
Iran is one of my favourite countries that I have visited. It is home to one of the oldest civilisations in the world. It has varied landscapes, impressive architectures, stunning mosaics, g… Read More
2017-03-05 15:22
This article is part 1 of 1 in the series Iran: Trip of the LifetimeWhen I traveled to Iran in 2011, only a handful of nationalities were able to enter Iran. The situation has changed since… Read More
2017-01-18 09:34
Unlike its rival city Penang (read: 10 Must-Try Halal Foods in Penang Island), Kuala Lumpur is not exactly known for its foods. Local Malaysians, especially Penangites, would often boast abo… Read More
2016-12-31 15:57
Planning a trip to South Sulawesi soon? Here's the full itinerary that you can refer to, in order to experience the best of South Sulawesi!
The post Experience the Best of South Sulawesi: Fu… Read More
2016-12-31 10:56
This article is part 4 of 5 in the series South Sulawesi Trip 2016Suprisingly, Makassar has a wide range of traditional dishes that you can try. It also has a variety of beef soups, which is… Read More
2016-12-29 16:15
Selayar Island was not in our list when we wanted to travel to South Sulawesi. I found this island a few hours before we flew to Makassar and we decided to give this island a try!
The post S… Read More
2016-12-23 15:46
Tucked away at the end of the Cape of Bira is Bara Beach. This beach is a perfect place for travelers who want to avoid crowds. It is much cleaner and quieter compared to Bira Beach. It has… Read More
2016-12-17 14:10
This article is part 1 of 5 in the series South Sulawesi Trip 2016South Sulawesi is known as the island of the most notorious and legendary seafarers among Indonesians. From Australia, Malay… Read More
2016-11-29 15:49
This article is part 6 of 6 in the series Exploring MalukuThe Kei Islands are a group islands located roughly between Indonesian Papua and Australia. The islands are comprised of two main is… Read More
2016-11-13 04:30
Penang is known as a food heaven. As a Muslim though, it is quite a challenging mission to find life-changing halal foods in Penang. That's because the majority of the population in Pen… Read More
2016-11-10 15:13
This article is part 5 of 6 in the series Exploring MalukuBeautiful Beaches Everyone knows about Bali's beautiful beaches, but who wants to be in such a crowded and not-so-blue beach when yo… Read More
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