Travel Diaries
Our writers are travel experts who have travelled far and wide. And when you travel, weird things happen. Most times they’re weird and wonderful. Other times they’re just… well, read about their weirdest travel experiences and see for yourselves. Sarah Billington on Getting Picked Up in a Red-Light District Moyan Brenn Being propositioned in Tokyo’s red-light district was… Continue reading Tales from our Writers: The Strangest Travel Experience I’ve Had
For Taipei, I will be breaking it into two posts since I was able to spend 3 days there. My itinerary for Taipei includes the following Taipei attractions – Shifen, Jiufen, Golden Waterfall, Yin Yang Sea, Yehliu Geopark, Huashan 1914 Creative Park, Wufenpu, Fujin Street, Taroko Marble Gorge Tour and of course the night markets… Continue reading Taiwan’s Natural Beauties: Taroko Gorge and Yehliu Geopark
Sometimes the hardest part about writing a story is thinking of its beginning. The beginning of a story should capture the readers’ attention. But it’s hard to decide where some stories even begin. Should I describe in detail the day our eyes first gazed upon of each other? Those brown eyes and his crooked smile… Continue reading Healing a Heartache along the Coast of Spain
I am standing there in my Keds shoes, covered in my Acne scarf, as the weather is getting colder. I’m holding tightly on my Macbook, waiting in line to order coffee. A bearded man with tattooed arms asks for my order. “A soy cappuccino with locally roasted espresso and some organic dark chocolate dusting on… Continue reading Stockholm’s Most Hipster Experiences
By Explorer Becky Wicks – “So, it’s basically salmon covered in sheep poo?” I asked my friend as we peered at the pink-packaged fish in a store called ‘Bónus’, which was ironically very expensive. “It’s not covered in poo. It’s just smoked in it,” he answered, tutting. “Good for the flavour.” We were in a… Continue reading Hunting down the Northern Lights in Iceland
How I ate my way through Japan’s northern-most island. Blessed with fertile hinterland and bitterly cold, crystal clear waters, Hokkaido is a food-lover’s paradise with fresh succulent seafood, abundant produce and some of the world’s sweetest and creamiest dairy products. I came to Hokkaido in search of a taste of nature’s bounty and to experience… Continue reading A Gastro-Tour of Hokkaido, Japan
It was a misty morning in Delhi when I first walked out the airport. Workers where getting ready to start the day and the sun was slowly peaking behind the city. I was wandering around the airport parking hall, following an old man in an orange turban, my taxi driver. Suddenly a monkey jumped from… Continue reading My Top Experiences in Delhi
The Island Shangri-La Hong Kong was an excellent choice of stay. We were treated to magnificent views of Hong Kong’s skyline for breakfast along with impeccable hotel staffs that made our stay truly comfortable thanks to www.Expedia.com.sg! I must add that they might actually have the most comfortable beds amongst all the hotels I’ve stayed in the… Continue reading #SLOWLIFE: Bella Koh at The Island Shangri-La Hong Kong
Expedia sent Singapore blogger Shanice Koh to explore the wonderful Taiwan. In this episode, Shanice journeys through Tainan and Kaohsiung, uncovering fun experiences and attractions, from the old to the new. 1. Tainan Waiting for the bus to our first stop – Anping Fort. (Take buses 88 or 99) First Stop: Anping Fort Second… Continue reading Food and Forts in Taiwan: Tainan & Kaohsiung