Travel Diaries
By Yiqi Wang – When my father suggested a family farm stay in Kahang Organic Rice Eco Farm, my first thought was “ What?! A kampung stay with no aircon and no water heater?!” Needless to say, I did not hold high hopes for the farm and was even slightly dreading it. But the minute… Continue reading Back To Basics: A Rustic Farm Stay In Kahang Organic Rice Eco Farm
By Alvin S – When most people think of visiting South Korea, they think of exploring Seoul and all the shopping the city has to offer. But if you have the time and want to get more in touch with nature, you can always take a short train ride out from Seoul to Gapyeong/Nami Island.… Continue reading 48 Hours in Nami Island
By Little Miss Bento – Known as the Little Kyoto, Kanazawa is the capital city of Ishikawa prefecture. Filled with beautiful historical houses, geisha and samurai districts, traditional arts and handicrafts and beautifully preserved gardens, Kanazawa is one of the most significant cities of the Edo period. With the new shinkansen (bullet train) line directly… Continue reading Travel Diaries: Little Miss Bento in Kanazawa
Did you know that Singapore played an important role in Sun Yat Sen’s revolutionary movement in China? I had no clue! I only discovered this over a weekend exploring the Balestier Heritage Trail. Can’t say I’ve had any excuse to visit Balestier before, it’s actually quite interesting if you pay attention. Particularly if you enjoy history and… Continue reading Balestier Heritage Trail Part II: Playing ‘Local Tourist’ Exploring Singapore History
The Darker Side of Travel It’s one of the harsh realities for those of us who have chosen to live far from where we were born: when a loved one dies overseas, do we drop everything and go? As I found out recently, there are good reasons to do just that – travelling for bereavement helps… Continue reading Travel Diaries: Should I Stay or Should I Go?
The triumph of light over darkness. That’s what the festival of Deepavali is all about. For Singaporeans who celebrate this Hindu festival, it is a busy time of year with lots of festivities but also lots of preparation. Here’s a step-by-step guide, with a few funny true-to-life quips, of what happens every year when Deepavali… Continue reading Safety Pin Wounds & Ladoo Cheeks – A Funny Step-by-Step Guide on How Singaporeans Really Celebrate Deepavali
Every year, Tripadvisor releases a list of Top Hotels in the World chosen by travellers. Umaid Bhawan Palace in Jodhpur is a grand hotel ranked the No. 1 best hotel in the world on Tripadvisor’s list in 2016. Expedia sent Indian travel blogger Ajay Jain to stay at Umaid Bhawan and share his experience of the Best Hotel… Continue reading The Best Hotel in the World: Umaid Bhawan Hotel Review
2 months ago, I’d never heard of Lagos. I suspect most Singaporeans haven’t either. Thanks to the wonders of the internet, I discovered this gem while planning my solo Eurotrip and decided to plot it into my itinerary, between my stops in Lisbon and Barcelona. What I found when I got there, to my surprise, was a wonderful charming… Continue reading Dolphins & Summer Perfection along the Algarve Portuguese Coast
Edina recounts the scary experience of being caught in Istanbul Airport during the Turkish Coup. And how to travel well-prepared for the unpredictable in the current world situation.