Activities
Fancy letting your kids get up close and personal with animals, and cultivate a little love for the animal kingdom on your next family holiday? African safaris aren’t the only option on the list. From glamping (glamour camping) to wildlife lodges to luxury resorts with sea turtles off the coast, there are quite a few amazing experiences… Continue reading Safaris & Glamping – Hotels with Immersive Animal Encounters the Kids Will Love
It’s Ramadan season where, throughout the month (May 27 – June 25, 2017), Muslims around the world observe fasting, introspection and deep prayer. For Muslims, Ramadan is a time for spiritual strengthening and personal development, when days are spent exercising discipline and commitment, and nights are spent in both celebration and vigil. It might not… Continue reading 6 Wondrous Destinations to Travel to During Ramadan
I have many memories of visiting the Geylang Serai Bazaar with my family during the annual lead up to Hari Raya. It’s a well-loved tradition in Singapore, with Singaporeans of all cultural backgrounds flocking down for all the delicious Malay kuih-kuih, vadeh, beautiful baju, curtains, cushions…and eating Ramly burger until jelak. It is of course… Continue reading Ramly Burger Meets Rainbow Brite at Geylang Serai Bazaar for Ramadan 2017
Stunning coastlines. Breathtaking mountains. Thrilling activities. Award-winning food and wine. There’s something for everyone in Sydney and New South Wales! Sydney is a Foodies Dream Sydney is a dream come true for all lovers of fresh produce, hipster cafes, award-winning wines and delectable desserts. The Sydney Fish Market is the largest working market of its… Continue reading Sydney Side Up! Fun Things to do in Sydney for Different Kinds of Travellers
Wait, wait, wait, don’t turn your nose up at the mention of jazz! This isn’t a gown-and-champagne uppity jazz festival reserved for ‘atas’ people who are best friends with Yo-Yo Ma. In fact, I was surprised to learn that ‘jazz’ is far more diverse and inclusive than I’d realised. And funner! You CAN attend this thing even… Continue reading Borneo Jazz Festival: A Non-Atas Launchpad into Sarawak Adventures
I went back to Japan at the end of sakura season in 2015. It was a trip with a few friends and we were on our final day in Osaka before catching a flight to Tokyo the next day. We couldn’t agree on how to spend the last day. One friend wanted badly to remain… Continue reading Travel Diaries: Harry Potter Hijinx in Osaka, Japan
For me, Malacca is all about the Chendol and the chance to explore my Portuguese roots. For most, it’s probably about shopping in Jonker Street and eating as much as possible. Malacca has some of the best street food after all! With Dutch, Portuguese and Nyonya cultures also having a presence in Malacca’s history intermingled… Continue reading Top Things to do in Malacca – Kawaii in Colour
It’s been almost two decades since the term was coined, but here we are still caught in the cresting currents of the Korean Wave. Thanks to the success that K-culture has enjoyed, South Korea is now a popular travel destination. Most notably, the South Korea shopping experience has also been touted to be one of… Continue reading What to Buy in South Korea – Shopping List
Bali, Indonesia. An international favourite for a beach getaway, thanks to the wonderfully welcoming spirit of the Balinese culture in a place of such natural beauty. For a place frequented by tourists for quite some time now, Bali continues to enchant, drawing new people to visit but also bringing people back again and again. What… Continue reading Top Things to do in Bali – Kawaii in Colour