Activities
We all love coffee, and nowhere is it more loved than in Italy, where coffee is a way of life. In Italy, you’ll find a bar (make that several) on every street, catering to people’s mid-morning, post-meal or late-afternoon coffee needs. However, unlike in most countries there’s no fanfare here, no fancy hazelnut Frappuccino with non-fat… Continue reading Milan: Where and How to Drink Coffee in This Fashionable City
There’s really no skyline like the skyline of Hong Kong. Calling the city home a couple years back, I will never enjoy a morning run quite like I did along the Victoria Harbour. The ‘fragrant harbour’, as the Chinese call it, is a natural landform harbour dividing the city to Hong Kong Island and Kowloon side. And… Continue reading 5 Cocktail Bars with the Finest Views of Hong Kong
Expedia sent Singapore blogger Shanice Koh to explore the wonderful Taiwan. In this episode, Shanice journeys through Tainan and Kaohsiung, uncovering fun experiences and attractions, from the old to the new. 1. Tainan Waiting for the bus to our first stop – Anping Fort. (Take buses 88 or 99) First Stop: Anping Fort Second… Continue reading Food and Forts in Taiwan: Tainan & Kaohsiung
By Explorer Helen Alexander | Holidays are all about treating yourself. If you’re planning to splurge while visiting the Spanish capital Madrid, then grab your euros and follow my guide to the best places to buy locally made clothes, handcrafted accessories and vintage homewares, not to mention a few stops to pick up souvenirs and snacks along… Continue reading A Savvy Guide to Shopping in Madrid, Spain
Come with us on a starry gourmet odyssey as we dine at some of the leading restaurants by celebrity chefs around the region. The Shining Stars in Japan Asia might have previously flown under the radars of the Western-centric judges behind the Michelin Guide, but their ‘inspectors’ have certainly been making up for lost time.… Continue reading A Gourmet Odyssey through Michelin Star Restaurants in Southeast Asia
By Explorer Gillian Birch – According to an ancient Japanese proverb, ‘He who does not climb Mount Fuji is a fool, but he who climbs Mount Fuji twice is also a fool’. For many people, climbing Mount Fuji is a rite of passage and around 200,000 people take on the challenge each summer. Standing at 3776 metres… Continue reading Hiker’s Guide to Climbing Mount Fuji
If you’re going for a rugged outdoor adventure, you’ll certainly need some essential travel gear such as hiking shoes, outdoor backpacks and camping equipment to keep you snug and comfortable. Here are the best places to source these necessities. Travel Gear For Sleeping: Lazada Shop: Online at Lazada’s website From thermal sleeping bags for sub-zero temperatures… Continue reading Where to Buy Outdoor Travel Clothes and Gear in Singapore
Ever hear of a fixed-gear bike race where downing a vermouth is part of the course? Or an erotic workshop that advertises itself by promoting the prospect of drinking vermouth? Welcome to Barcelona, where the resurgence of this once old man drink has reached epic proportions. Not only can it be found in the trendiest bars,… Continue reading Barcelona’s Vermouth Craze
The best way to experience the Sydney Harbour Bridge is from right at top and those who attempt the climb are rewarded with the most beautiful view across the Sydney Harbour. The Sydney Harbour Bridge – affectionately dubbed the Coat Hanger by the locals – not only dominates the city’s harbour landscape, it is also… Continue reading Climbing the Coat Hanger – Sydney Harbour Bridge