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Explorers and nature-lovers will naturally be drawn to caves. There’s something utterly mysterious and daunting about them at the same time. Crawling through long tunnels or sinking deep into the Earth, cave exploration brings out the epitome of adventure. From glowworm havens to 8-kilometre rivers flowing beneath mountains in the Philippines, we’ve compiled a list… Continue reading Get your Indiana Jones on in the 7 Most Spectacular Caves in Asia Pacific
In the dead of winter, bustling German Christmas markets spring up all across the country hawking a variety of wares from delectable yuletide treats to beautifully handcrafted goods. One way to warm yourself up from the deep winter chill is to wander beneath the snowy stall awnings and sidle up next to the sizzling bratwursts… Continue reading 5 Christmas Markets to Visit in Germany
Raja Ampat means “Four Kings” in Malay, and is a group of hundreds of tiny islands and four main islands – Misool, Salawati, Batanta and Waigeo. Located near the Australian continent, these islands are relatively untouched by human interference and are blessed with spectacular coral reefs and beaches. There is no airport at Raja Ampat,… Continue reading A First Timer’s Guide to Raja Ampat
Completing a journey to a site that is of utmost spiritual importance can be deeply transformative and rich with meaning. For Catholics, pilgrimages are important in the spiritual life journey, and a way of expressing penance or devotion to their faith. With an active religious community in Singapore, many Catholics here do try to make… Continue reading 7 Important Catholic Pilgrimage Sites Around The World – Plan Your Own Tour
Forget Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, long weekends are for sandy beaches and a vibrant city life! What’s better than having both in the same city? Lying along the coast just 3 hours by plane from Singapore, Da Nang is Vietnam’s third largest city, making for an easy weekend getaway! Da Nang is a… Continue reading 48 Hours in Da Nang, Vietnam
There’s more than Chinese dumplings in Shanghai, the city that has always had a reputation for it classy citizens and fancy party scene. Coupled with China’s rising economic prosperity and higher standards of living, a visitor can expect a burgeoning food scene that goes beyond Chinese dumplings. There are many places to eat in Shanghai,… Continue reading Feast on more than Chinese dumplings in Shanghai
There’s something special about exploring a place far off the typical tourist’s bucket list. Forget Paris, London or Munich. My recent trip to the Baltic trio of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania opened my eyes to a whole new side of Europe. My friend and I wanted to escape the hordes of tour groups inevitably crowding… Continue reading Exploring Eastern Europe on budget: 3 Countries, 7 days, S$1300
Dragons do exist, and so does a volcano with three-coloured crater lakes – and they can be found on Flores island, located in East Nusa Tenggara province in Indonesia. While Indonesia is more famous for Bali and Yogyakarta, Flores should unquestionably be on your #1 list if you are looking for a destination full of… Continue reading From Komodo Dragons to Kelimutu Volcano: Wild Adventure in Indonesia
Going underwater is like venturing into a whole different world, one full of beauty and mystery. One backward roll off the boat and there you are, beneath the water, slowly descending into a wreck, a hidden cave, or a reef chock-full of marine wildlife. The underwater world is full of surprises waiting to be discovered… Continue reading The Best Spots for Diving in Tioman Island