Travel Diaries
It’s been almost a year since I moved to New York. By this time, the average New Yorker will come to 1) resent Times Square, and 2) form a love-hate relationship with the New York subway system, and 3) constantly field questions from friends and family about how expensive New York activities are, as well as… Continue reading Going Local in New York
Los Angeles is the second largest city in the United States and is everything you’d expect of California – sunshine and palm trees. There’s something in LA’s air that is bursting with wild creative energy, drawing you to the city again and again. The people are so friendly and lovely, and the town itself is… Continue reading Los Angeles: 8 Ways to Explore the City of Angels
What’s red, green, blue, purple, and every Na’vi’s dream come true? The answer – Jewel Changi’s HSBC Rain Vortex. The 40-metre indoor waterfall has garnered over 25,000 Instagram posts in a fortnight and continues to generate international interest as their central attraction. So imagine living just footsteps away from the raging attraction and seeing it… Continue reading My Stay at YOTELAIR, Jewel Changi
Ah, Berlin, the city that has always reinvented itself. If you’re a first-time visitor, you’d have glimpsed in its many historical monuments the tumultuous change that the city has been through. Its progressive and counter-cultural spirit continues to reverberate today, drawing hordes of hedonists and hipsters to its streets. But to find it, you’ll have… Continue reading Venturing Off the Beaten Path in Berlin
In January of 2019, I self-invited myself to my parent’s bi-annual hiking trip to Thailand. I managed to sneak past their surveillances undetected by labelling myself a “personal photographer” in my father’s Google Sheets and a week later, he’d booked tickets for three. Success! Khao Sok National Park is the most visited national park in… Continue reading Snapshots of My Trip to Khao Sok, Thailand
Berlin is quickly becoming Europe’s cultural capital, one of those special cities that are brimming with creativity, progressive values, and a history that’s been through the hero’s journey. I found Berlin unpretentiously charming with a vibrant nightlife and delicious food. Here are some of the top things to do in Berlin during your visit. The… Continue reading Cultural Top Sights I Loved in Berlin
Happy Valentine’s Day! If you’re single, you’re probably not in the mood for witnessing public displays of affection. What do you say, you plan your escape from the crowds of adoring couples that will soon crowd your favourite go-to restaurant and go somewhere new and exciting to have an equally great time celebrating life? Like…… Continue reading Singles Only: 5 Vacation Ideas for an Alternative Valentines’ Day
It was Valentine’s Day. And while most boyfriends get their girlfriends the branded bag she’s always wanted and a huge bouquet of flowers, mine got a single envelope. In it, however, was a pair of tickets to Taiwan. Despite being a slightly unconventional gift, I believe that the trip made our relationship as strong as… Continue reading 5 Ways Travelling Together Made Us An Unbreakable Couple
When someone talks about Selangor as a travel destination, images of shopping malls, food courts and chic cafes pop up. But is that all there is to the Malaysian state? I decided to eschew the urban jungle of Selangor to discover the real image. Over the span of three days, I went on an adventure… Continue reading A Selangor Adventure in 3 Days