Travel Diaries
As soon as the peaks of Everest and Kanchenjunga emerged from behind the clouds, my sister and I went shutter crazy. We were on a flight to Bhutan, and we were hovering over the mighty Himalayas. Mandira, a Bhutanese girl who had made friends with us on the flight, looked bemused at our child-like glee.… Continue reading Travel Diary: My Journey in Bhutan, the Kingdom of the Thunder Dragon
Mention Rome and the Colosseum typically ranks high on must-visit lists of many travellers. The ancient amphitheatre, which is grandly adorned with stately Corinthian columns, is synonymous with the eternal city. Find out how you can make the most of your trip to the Colosseum. When in Rome… 10 am: Colosseum, here I come! Kill… Continue reading Colosseum: Rome’s Ancient Sight To Behold
Tana Toraja, a highland region of Southern Sulawesi in Indonesia, is an underexplored land with an experience beyond belief. Aside from beautiful mountainous scenery and intricate Tongkonan architecture, Toraja is a place where death is not only embraced but also celebrated elaborately and lavishly.Tongkonan traditional house, which features a roof shaped like an upturned boat… Continue reading Travel Diary: Tana Toraja, A Land Rich in Tradition for the Dead
As the ancient capital of Japan, Nara boasts some of the most impressive sights (and deer!) throughout the country. There are indeed numerous beautiful temples in Nara, but you don’t have to worry about not being able to see everything in one day. The main attractions in Nara are located pretty close to each other around… Continue reading Travel Diaries: Doe-Eyed in Charming Nara, Japan
With only a few days holidays available, I wanted to maximise my time off. I was looking for somewhere that I could explore new tastes and flavours, discover a different history and culture, and which provided great value without compromising on comfort and safety. A weekend in Ho Chi Minh City ticked all the boxes… Continue reading 48 Hours in Ho Chi Minh City – Itinerary
My solo trip to Europe kicked off in Lisbon, Portugal. It’s an underrated destination in Europe, like a little sister to Spain. I’m a fan of exploring these secondary less-familiar destinations — there’s room to be surprised, there’s room to breathe (less tourists), there’s plenty of room to be a curious traveller. The other reason… Continue reading Eurasian girl in Portugal: Top 10 Highlights of My Lisbon Trip
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
Southeast Asia offers some of the best dive spots in the world. Colourful reefs and dramatic drop-offs teeming with sea life are a real treat for the eyes and the soul. Since I returned home to this part of the world a few years ago, I’ve had the privilege of exploring the underwater world in… Continue reading Diving in Asia: My Favourite Dive Sites in Asia
By Darren – I used to hate travelling. I never understood why people would actively choose to leave the familiar comfort of their own homes and venture into the unknown, punctuated by endless hours of bus rides and air travel surrounded by people they barely knew. Why travel to some far off place to look… Continue reading How Travelling Solo For The First Time Helped me Heal