Activities
Cherry blossom viewing in Japan, also known as hanami, is an event locals and tourists from all over the world alike, look forward to each spring. Notorious for it’s immensely short bloom (just one to two weeks), planning a trip to Japan to see the cherry blossoms during the fleeting sakura season can prove to… Continue reading Hanami Guide: Top Spots to See Cherry Blossoms in Japan 2017
Every spring, travellers eagerly await the blooming of cherry blossoms in Korea. [Hope you 90’s kids got my Savage Garden reference ;p ] Much like hanami in Japan, everyone gets excited about the romantic transformation every spring in Korea. Timing is everything (these pretty blossoms aren’t in full bloom for long!), so you’ll need to… Continue reading Chic a Cherry Blossom: Best Places to See Cherry Blossoms in Korea 2017
Did you know that Singapore played an important role in Sun Yat Sen’s revolutionary movement in China? I had no clue! I only discovered this over a weekend exploring the Balestier Heritage Trail. Can’t say I’ve had any excuse to visit Balestier before, it’s actually quite interesting if you pay attention. Particularly if you enjoy history and… Continue reading Balestier Heritage Trail Part II: Playing ‘Local Tourist’ Exploring Singapore History
For anyone who is a foodie with a taste for Singaporean dishes, mark the Balestier Heritage Trail on your map of places to go for fatty-bom-bom weekend adventures. As the name suggests, the Balestier heritage trail features a stretch of buildings that have an interesting role in our country’s history — old temples, film studios and traditional… Continue reading Balestier Heritage Trail Part I: Playing ‘Local Tourist’ for a Weekend of Good Food
My inner hippie danced a happy dance on Saturday, when indie tunes wafted through the air over a gentle crowd of barefoot people in brightly-coloured clothes enjoying the excuse to wear a flower in their hair. It was my first time at Neon Lights Singapore, a cheery music and arts festival held in Fort Canning. I… Continue reading Muddy Good Times at Neon Lights Singapore 2016
After you’ve booked your trip, shopping around for all the travel stuff you need can be fun. Or… it can be a headache. It’s not that much fun hunting for the travel essentials like luggage locks and neck pillows, amiright? Armchair shoppers will be happy to know you can hunt for many of your travel accessories online and have… Continue reading Cool & Handy Travel Accessories You Can Order Online to Your Door
For picture postcard scenery and magical atmosphere you can’t beat the United Kingdoms. From the breath-taking countryside and the great British outdoors to arty urban centres and historic cities – there’s so much more to it than its capital. So when heading to the UK during the winter, don’t automatically think of London first. From… Continue reading 10 Places to Visit in UK Beyond London
Since 2011, Melbourne, Victoria, has been consistently voted as the World’s Most Liveable City according to the Economist Intelligence Unit. It’s easy to see why they rate the place so highly: it’s a perfect blend of culture, cuisine, greenery, shopping and entertainment. Yet some of Melbourne’s best sights are outside the CBD. Next time you… Continue reading The Best of Melbourne Day Trips
If you’re the kind of person who prefers to discover new destinations securely strapped into a pair of your favourite running shoes, this list is for you. Some of the most popular cities for a holiday away from Singapore, also have a great running culture and jog-friendly landscapes. If you like to keep fit on holiday or… Continue reading Running in the City