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Travel itineraries and stories to help you plan a trip to key destinations in Asia, Europe, Middle East and other best places to travel for your next holiday!
2021-12-12 04:15
[Image Credit: Good 4 U Official Video] In many ways, 2021 continued the turbo-pop supremacy I predicted in 2020’s installment of Future Mainstream Classic. What I had not predicted, h… Read More
2021-11-22 23:00
Most people shy away from Geylang due to its infamy as Singapore’s legal Red Light district. Those who brave this district will be pleasantly surprised with a rich heritage and remarka… Read More
2021-11-21 23:00
Heart of the Singapore’s retail industry, Orchard Road has been the default stop for shoppers around the world whenever they are in the Lion City. Stretching 2.5 kilometers and also oc… Read More
2021-11-20 23:30
No doubt one of the country’s most colorful streets, a visit to Singapore is not complete without checking out the Muslim quarter of Kampong Glam. Once a residence of Sultan Hussein Sh… Read More
2021-11-19 23:30
Stretching 3.2 kilometers from King Seng Bridge into the Marina Bay, the Singapore River sits at the very lifeblood of Singapore, historically fueling key trading and commerce activities tha… Read More
2021-11-18 23:00
Many tourists associate Chinatown with the crowded maze of Kreta Ayer’s narrow roads flanked by souvenir shops and Chinese restaurants greeting you immediately as soon as you exit the… Read More
2021-11-17 23:00
Nestled in the quiet northeast of Singapore, Seletar’s leafy neighborhood is also one of the country’s most under-the-radar gem. Primarily known as the site of Seletar Airport wh… Read More
2021-11-16 23:00
Most people will think of Singapore’s world-class airport immediately at the mere mention of Changi. Lesser known is that as you venture northwards from where the airport is located, y… Read More
2021-11-15 16:54
Trace Singapore’s history from the past to the future as you tread from historic colonial buildings to the skyline-changing icons. This is your one-stop guide to discover the very best… Read More
2021-11-15 00:15
Tucked in the northeast of Singapore, the waterfront Punggol is one of the most rapidly evolving corners of Singapore. From its historical roots as a plantation and farming settlement, Pungg… Read More
2021-11-12 23:55
Once a swampland filled with vegetable gardens, Jalan Besar has risen among the in-the-know crowds as the grittier, up-and-coming sister to the hip Tiong Bahru neighborhood. Just adjacent to… Read More
2021-11-11 23:11
As Singapore’s oldest housing estate, Tiong Bahru has seen gentrification in recent years, quickly developing reputation as the local hipsters’ favorite hang out spot. Burgeoning… Read More
2021-11-11 07:05
As one of Asia’s most globalized cosmopolitan cities with strong expatriate communities, Singapore offers varied culinary options pooled from around the world. These restaurants take i… Read More
2021-11-09 22:54
The criminally underrated Dempsey Hill may very well be Singapore’s prettiest lifestyle enclave. Dempsey Hill has plenty of old world charm in spades. From its humble beginning as Moun… Read More
2021-11-09 09:05
Mention Bukit Timah and you will either think of the nature reserve or the adjacent residential estate where the riches make a living. Much less known is that Bukit Timah is also home to a t… Read More
2021-11-07 07:24
Unique to the Nusantara region, the Peranakan culture is birthed through the intermarriage of Chinese settlers and local Southeast Asians. The apex of Peranakan culture leads to an inspiring… Read More
2021-11-06 12:55
Balestier may be one of Singapore’s best kept secrets. Blessed with delicious local bites, quaint temples and colourful shophouses, Balestier preserves much of its colourful past&mdash&hell…Read More
2021-11-06 02:21
Singapore’s long famed reputation as the Garden City has transformed the city into an expanse of urban greenery. The Southern Ridges exemplifies the very best of Singapore’s Gard… Read More
2021-06-19 02:58
A decade ago, we were dancing till the world ends in anticipation of doomsday. While the infamous Mayan judgement day of 2012 never quite happened, here we are ten years later in the midst o… Read More
2020-12-23 00:01
[Image Credit: WAP Official Video] If there was any force of good in the year most of us would like to forget, the music industry has been exceptionally generous with earworms this year. BBC… Read More
2020-12-14 00:43
As shared in my previous posts, it’s no secret that 2018-2020 have been exceptionally busy years that I had to revisit my December 2017 travel resolution post to see how far I’ve… Read More
2020-12-13 03:15
14 days. 4 trips. 3 countries; well, 4 countries if you count Singapore (I do!) Looking at my January head-start and bazillion unconsumed leave from 2019, it looked like 2020 was shaping up… Read More
2020-12-12 03:45
In retrospect, it’s bizarre that the year I skipped posting my yearly travel review would turn out to be the last pre-COVID19 year. 2019 was an exceptionally busy year, but weirdly it… Read More
2020-10-21 13:44
It may sound oxymoronic, but there is such a thing as rural Singapore! If you are looking for a piece of kampong (village) lifestyle, Pulau Ubin is an easy escape which is every bit resembli… Read More
2020-09-03 10:37
Do you know that Singapore comprises of 63 different islands? Most people have explored mainland Singapore and the ever-vibrant Sentosa, but off just slightly to the south, you will chance u… Read More
2020-03-18 23:45
[Image Credit: Physical Workout Video] The year is 2020. Pop music has been on life support in the past couple of years. With our most reliable hit-makers either failing to stage a comeback… Read More
2019-12-16 23:41
[Image Credit: Bad Guy Official Video] Pop music will never be low brow again. A look at the 2010s decade-end lists from classic and indie rock publications such as Rolling Stones and Pitchf… Read More
2019-04-04 13:09
Trendy yet timeless. This Spotify playlist is a nostalgic trip through the last 20 years, highlighting top Billboard hits from 1998-present which still sound fresh today. When I first starte… Read More
2019-01-01 14:36
54 days. 13 trips. 8 countries. ONLY 6.5 leave days taken! I started this blog with the principle that anyone can travel, even if you have a 9-to-5. In many ways, 2018 was a hectic year… Read More
2018-12-28 01:02
[Image Credit: New Rules Official Video] 2018 is a barren wasteland for pop music. It reminds me of those darker days of mid-2000s when the pop well ran dried and hip-hop become a thang… Read More
2018-09-05 13:43
Culture, mountains, beaches—the Sabah experience is multi-faceted. While most people are fixated with the goal to climb Mount Kinabalu, there are actually so much more to see and do fo… Read More
2018-04-22 23:31
Central Vietnam is bustling with nostalgia of a bygone era. From Hoi An’s picturesque canary yellow houses to the Imperial Citadel of Hue, Central Vietnam boasts no less than 4 UNESCO… Read More
2018-01-14 13:25
West Sumatran cuisine is delicious. Home to CNN’s #1 best cuisine in the world, the mouth-watering rendang in Padang and Bukittinggi is now a common staple all over Indonesia, Mal… Read More
2018-01-07 11:33
Every destination has its season. Bad weather, monsoon, hurricanes, searing hot and freezing cold days can ruin a vacation. But worry no more, you can now use this cheat sheet for a hassle-f… Read More
2018-01-03 00:14
It’s time to refresh your bucket list and brave a different kind of adventure beyond the classic destinations. Not sure where to start? Dive into our picks for up-and-coming 2018 desti… Read More
2017-12-27 18:57
[Image Credit: Praying Official Video] 2017 is an idiosyncratic year. It’s the year that mainstream becomes uncool. Katy Perry went “woke pop”, Kesha dropped the dollar sig… Read More
2017-12-22 00:36
62 days on the road. 11 trips. 11 countries visited. Somehow I managed to outdo last year by two days. But as I shared on my 2018 Travel Resolutions, this is also the year I officially… Read More
2017-12-12 13:08
With my semi-success in achieving my 2017 Travel Resolutions (4 out of 10 isn’t half-bad!), I may have to continue the tradition of pushing myself forward in seeing the world agai… Read More
2017-12-05 14:17
Because all resolutions are made to be broken right? Last year, I wrote my very first New Year’s Travel Resolutions—in fact, my first any resolution list—and it&r&hell…Read More
2017-12-04 00:31
The fabled lands of Georgia, Armenia and Azerbaijan are unheard of by many, but this mountainous region harbors some of the world’s most stunning landscapes and ethno-cultural treasure… Read More
2017-08-11 00:14
Blessed with more than 100 islands just offshore, paradise comes in different forms in Krabi. Here are some of the best day trips you should absolutely take while you are in the Andaman Sea:… Read More
2017-08-08 00:14
In Dubai, the city is brimming with excitement and every attraction is bigger than life. The next time you have a stopover in Dubai, consider extending your stay for a couple of days to do t… Read More
2017-08-06 10:01
It never hurts to start planning early while flights and hotels are cheaper, so here’s a cheat sheet and some travel inspirations to help you plan 46 vacation days for 2018 with just 1… Read More
2017-08-05 16:16
Every destination has its season. Bad weather, monsoon, heat wave and freezing days can ruin a vacation. But worry no more, you can now use this cheat sheet to plan a hassle-free vacation ar… Read More
2017-08-05 04:56
If you can do only one safari in your life, where would it be? Most people choose South Africa or Kenya for their virgin safari trip, and while both countries are spectacular in their own ri… Read More
2017-07-01 08:43
Straddling in the middle of the Great Rift Valley sits the Ngorongoro Crater, where a collapsed volcano from 2-3 million years ago had given way to a vibrant wildlife set amidst a spectacula… Read More
2017-05-29 12:46
“When I first came to Budapest, I was bowled over by an often sad but confident city whose history seemed too complex to comprehend, by a beautiful but impenetrable language, and by a… Read More
2017-05-18 23:55
Jambo! Whoops… sorry, just practicing my Swahili and preparing for my next sojourn. I’m super excited right now, because in less than 2 weeks’ time, I will find mysel… Read More
2017-05-15 23:19
Dramatic fjords, glacier peaks, geothermal geysers, golden sand beaches, charming farmlands, vibrant cities—New Zealand has a bit of something for everyone. To help you plan your… Read More
2017-05-14 01:50
“New Zealand is VERY expensive.” Friends and travelers had warned me about the sky-high budget which I will need to fork out for New Zealand. On average, most people spend about… Read More
2017-04-30 12:14
[Image Credit: Lefidele] Few things in the world can match the scale and grandiosity of Sahara. It’s a true force of nature—harsh, unforgiving and inhospitable—but camping… Read More
2017-04-26 11:47
Overlooked by most travellers on the Banana Pancake trail, West Sumatra is home to some of the trail’s most beautiful natural sceneries, with rolling hills, mountains, canyons, valleys… Read More
2017-04-18 16:52
Tucked away in Northern Sulawesi is a land of scenic lakes, panoramic mountains, bizarre food and jovial Minahasa people. Fertile volcanic soil brings lush greenery and nice, cool weather to… Read More
2017-04-10 00:26
Inle is Myanmar’s second largest lake. Many of the local Inthas still live in simple wooden and bamboo stilt houses with a strong farming and fishing tradition. A trip to Inle Lak… Read More
2017-04-07 14:39
As the second largest city and the last royal capital of Myanmar, Mandalay is the centre of Burmese culture, dotted with over 700 pagodas and the not-any-less-impressive population of 1.23 m… Read More
2017-04-02 23:50
I’m itching for more adventures… I can’t believe it has been half a year since my last major vacation (to Morocco, Jordan & UAE). And though I briefly visited West Sum… Read More
2017-04-01 00:17
There’s no arguing that Santorini ranks among the world’s most beautiful islands. But Santorini is so much more than what you imagine it to be. The romantic sight of blue-do… Read More
2017-03-30 13:09
It’s time to put the Bali vs. Lombok debate to rest. Sumba combines the best of both worlds: the rich culture and self-pampering appeal of Bali, but with the quietness and unspoiled be… Read More
2017-03-28 00:19
Yogyakarta is the cultural capital of Indonesia. Most notably, the city’s proximity to two key UNESCO World Heritage Sites, the Hindu temple compounds of Prambanan and the world&r&hell…Read More
2017-03-26 07:29
Mount Kelimutu is a unique phenomenon. A hike up to the summit will reward you with an incredible sight of the three-colored crater lakes. Even more surprising to know, due to the different… Read More
2017-03-23 01:05
So you’ve decided to take a career break (read What Nobody Tells You About Taking a Sabbatical Break), the next million dollar question is… where? The whole world is n… Read More
2017-03-21 00:45
Our second day in Tokyo is all about discovering what made Japan famous. Out of the three days I spent in Tokyo, this is my most memorable due to the breadth and depth of experience that the… Read More
2017-03-19 03:47
Around a year ago, on March 2016, I embarked on a mini-career break and hopped around 43 European cities. Later that year, I pulled a September break to 25 Morocco destinations + 6 days… Read More
2017-03-16 13:00
Funerals, sacrifice, and… buffaloes — in the tribal land of Tana Toraja, life revolves around death. With sophisticated rituals for the deceased and characteristic boat-shaped h… Read More
2017-03-14 11:15
There’s nowhere else on Earth where graffiti is more prevalent than Athens. It’s the very first thing you notice as soon as you step your feet on the city. It’s striki… Read More
2017-03-12 08:23
One of the best times to visit Japan is during the cherry blossom seasons. There are few experiences which can rival the romantic notion of walking along tranquil Japanese gardens as pretty… Read More
2017-03-09 13:41
On another last-minute stroke of madness, we decided to take cable car to the top of Mount Lycabettus. This wasn’t part of our original itinerary, but upon witnessing the beauty of Ath… Read More
2017-03-06 11:15
We all love the quaint white marble houses of Santorini, Mykonos, and the often-overlooked Paros, but Greece is so much more than these Cyclades villages. The orange-roofed houses… Read More
2017-03-03 12:23
“Apollo squinted in the bright sunlight and calmly tensed his muscles as he pulled his bow. He released his arrows one after the other until Python’s blood was spilled, and with… Read More
2017-02-28 16:13
In 1945, more than 130,000 civilians lost their lives when the world’s most deadliest weapon was dropped at the epicenter of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. What most history books didn&r&hell…Read More
2017-02-27 00:24
Although Acropolis gets most of the limelight, no visit to Athens is complete without stepping into the often overlooked, but no less captivating Ancient Agora. It’s far less crowded a… Read More
2017-02-23 17:49
Few big modern cities in the world are genuinely captivating. Most of the times, what you get is a forest of concrete buildings with no soul, a mass of people rushing through… Read More
2017-02-22 00:25
Or how you separate the faceless stones from the masterpieces, as you would with wheat and chaff. If you can only visit one place in Athens, there’s no doubt that Acropolis ranks… Read More
2017-02-19 16:59
Athens, the cradle of Western civilization, may pack millennia of histories. But you’ll be surprised to learn that you can cover quite A LOT within just a day. We certainly had en… Read More
2017-02-16 14:50
As Indonesia’s second largest city, Surabaya is a centre of commerce and few foreign visitors come to the city for tourism purposes, preferring to have a short layover on their way to… Read More
2017-02-12 04:54
Escape the tourist attractions and glass-encased towers of the CBD and head to the unique neighbourhoods of South Jakarta. Enjoy lanes filled with hip restaurants, art galleries, boutique sh… Read More
2017-02-01 16:03
[Image Credit: Julia Maudlin] For most people, traveling helps them to wind down and break away from the busy realities of life. Essaouira flips this notion upside down, awing through the si… Read More
2017-01-17 13:58
Jakarta is a city of many faces with towering skyscrapers and well-preserved historic monuments inhabiting the city centre side by side. Beyond the heavy traffic, the Indonesian capital hide… Read More
2017-01-12 17:18
Dramatic granite boulders rising vertically towards the sky, snorkelling in pristine turquoise water admiring coral reefs, relaxing under the palm trees as you sip tender coconut water direc… Read More
2017-01-10 00:08
North Sumatra is the site of Earth’s largest known supervolcano eruption in at least 25 million years. It spewed out ashes reaching as far as Africa and left behind a huge crater twice… Read More
2017-01-08 06:25
Are lanterns, lion dances and fireworks too mainstream for you? In Singkawang, not only do they have the biggest Chinese New Year celebration in all of Southeast Asia, but they celebrate it… Read More
2017-01-05 00:05
Because we all need some resolutions to help us move forward. Here are what I aim to achieve for my travel adventures in 2017: [Image Credit: MartinStr] 1. Take another footstep to a ne… Read More
2017-01-01 02:05
Do you remember your first dream destination? Before I started travelling regularly, I had this mental image of a charming European city where every single little thing is too photogeni… Read More
2016-12-29 15:33
Most people I know who have been to Athens seem to dislike it. “It’s really dull. There’s nothing of note other than Acropolis.” “It’s covered w… Read More
2016-12-26 15:38
Seeing the Eastern Orthodox monasteries of Meteora sitting atop huge rock pillars definitely rank up there with Santorini as our Greece’s best travel experience. Af… Read More
2016-12-25 10:11
Here’s how you can get 58 days of holidays with just 6 leave days, and the best places to visit are recommended based on seasonality so that you get to visit each countr… Read More
2016-12-22 13:38
[Image Credit: Side To Side Official Video] 2016 low-key slays. There might not be an obvious instant classic like “Uptown Funk” or “Rolling In The Deep” this year, b… Read More
2016-12-21 00:22
Medan is usually promoted as a gateway to Lake Toba and wild Sumatran jungles. What most tourists don’t know is that there’s a bustling food scene lurking inside Medan’s ur… Read More
2016-12-13 23:38
60 days on the road. 15 countries visited. While I only took 3 trips this year (as compared to 6 trips last year), this is without a doubt my most memorable traveling year yet. This is… Read More
2016-12-08 23:30
With 8 long weekends and 3 mid-week breaks in 2017, it’s never too early to plan for vacations! This guide will demonstrate how you can get 55 vacation days with 16 leave days only.&nb&hell…Read More
2016-12-04 23:00
Imperial cities, chaotic medinas, desert fortresses, azure blue beaches, mountainous landscape—Morocco is so unbelievably diverse everyone simply have to visit it at least on… Read More
2016-12-01 00:04
Is this Earth or Mars? When I first set foot at this land of fairy chimneys, I couldn’t believe my eyes. In many ways, Cappadocia is the reason why I started travelling. Cappadoci… Read More
2016-11-27 23:00
When I travel to a foreign country, there are many times when I wish I have access to more information. Where are the best street foods in Siem Reap? I made a last-minute decision to vi… Read More
2016-11-22 00:04
Abu Dhabi represents extravagance and luxury at its finest order, but that doesn’t mean you have to break the bank to enjoy this city. Here are 6 things I did on my recent layover in A… Read More
2016-11-19 04:09
When I first decided to visit Jordan, my knowledge of the country’s attraction begins and ends with Petra. In my mind, it’s basically the Angkor of Middle East. As it turns out… Read More
2016-11-13 04:28
Imagine this—you’re going back to medieval times traveling between kingdoms and civilizations with a camel by your side, passing through rugged mountains and untouched desert, ta… Read More
2016-11-01 00:09
When I set out to discover the world’s most picturesque island, I never would’ve imagined it would be somewhere non-tropical, but far north in the hemisphere. Before Lofoten, I h… Read More
2016-10-10 23:42
A friend of mine nominated me for “7 Days Nature Photography Challenge” on Facebook quite some time ago. I thought it would be fun to join the tag, and since it’s comp… Read More
2016-09-30 06:27
As I bid farewell to 25 and prepare myself for the next quarter of my life, I think it’s finally time to post my own bucket list of countries I wish to visit in the next 25 years. It&r&hell…Read More
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