Asia
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
If there’s an award for the most charming town in the whole of Southeast Asia, Luang Prabang would come out a champion. Luang Prabang is the former royal capital of Laos, tucked in a peninsula by the Mekong River. The town’s eclectic mix of former colonial French and native Buddhist architecture coupled with its laid-back… Continue reading Family Trip to Luang Prabang
Jordan is one of the most intriguing food destinations in the world. While it can be called a haven of gourmets, Jordanian food isn’t just about eating for sustenance. It’s so much about revelling in the Middle-Eastern culture. The fresh produce of fruits and veggies, the use of various herbs, and the elaborate style of… Continue reading Foodie’s Guide to Jordan
For most, Xi’an is at most a layover city for the reputable Terracotta Warriors from the Qin Dynasty. But with over 3 millennia of collectable historical remains and heritage, Xi’an, which was previously the great ancient capital of China deserves more than just a day trip. You will never run out of things to do… Continue reading Guide to Xi’an City Beyond the Terracotta Army
I have always been a foodie. My late nights are often spent secretly binging Chef’s Table, and I am always on the hunt for the best lunch deals. Recently, I have taken it upon myself to take this food obsession overseas, and what better place to start than Bangkok? They say it’s every shopaholic and… Continue reading Foodie’s Guide to Bangkok
Where is that? That’s one of the first questions people often ask when Mauritius is mentioned. Located in the Indian Ocean to the east of Africa, Mauritius conjures up images of a remote and picturesque island hideaway. The island lives up to this reputation for long white Mauritius beaches and fringing offshore coral reefs — after all,… Continue reading Mauritius: My Dream Gold Adventure Came True
In the 2016 box office hit “Train to Busan”, Busan was touted by the protagonists as the only safe haven in South Korea during the zombie apocalypse. Well, it turns out the movie isn’t wrong. Busan is a place to flee from an apocalypse but also makes for a nice vacay. Here are seven of… Continue reading How to get the Best out of Busan
Before it was known as the home to e-commerce giant Alibaba, Hangzhou has always been highly regarded as the “City of Heaven”. Quoting Marco Polo, “Hangzhou is without a doubt the finest and most splendid city in the world.” Even as Hangzhou continues to develop rapidly into a high-tech metropolis (it is called the Silicon… Continue reading Travel Diary: Hangzhou – The City of Heaven
So you’ve been tasked to plan the next family trip. A quick Google search of Okinawa pulls up images of pristine white beaches, boats lined up against the shore, and a sky that blends into the ocean. There’s also the occasional picture of a shiso statue. But there’s much more to Japan’s sunny island Okinawa.… Continue reading Okinawa: A Perfect Family Getaway