Asia
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
Every journey has something to impart. On hindsight, there was much to learn from my Siem Reap trip in the war-ravaged yet beautiful Cambodia. What was supposed to be a respite from mundane daily routines turned out to be a fun, insightful journey with rich experiences within a surprisingly short time in Siem Reap. Located… Continue reading 48 Hours: 2 Days In Siem Reap Itinerary
If you’ve had enough of bustling cities but you’re hungry for adventure, great food and to discover new territories, then Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos have the best islands to satisfy the explorer in you. Taking into consideration the logistics of visas, flights and value for money, to plan a single trip that hits all 3… Continue reading Unwinding in Indochina: Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos in 1 Trip
Traveling is undoubtedly fun and exciting. Until you get hit by a scam. Southeast Asia is a beautiful region, rich in culture and heritage. But, remain vigilant as scams targeting travelers are not uncommon. Countless travelers have warned against scams they’ve fallen for, which range from minor monetary extortion to something much more serious like… Continue reading Tourist Scams to Avoid When Travelling Southeast Asia
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
Fukuoka, Japan is a large city close to Seoul. Its proximity to Korea has helped to establish its historical reputation as a trade centre and as a crossroads of different cultural influences. You’ll find this fame well-earned as there are many cultural institutions, museums and shopping malls to enthrall a visitor. Have seven days and… Continue reading How to Spend A Week’s Holiday in Fukuoka
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