Travel Diaries
It was 6:00 am and I had just stepped out of the overnight coach I took from Zagreb to Sarajevo— an 8-hour journey. Where is Sarajevo? It’s the capital of Bosnia & Herzegovina, a landlocked country wedged between Serbia and Croatia. It was a chilly, grey-sky morning despite it being in the middle of summer.… Continue reading Discovering How Food in Sarajevo Connects People
In the 1960s, the Cambodian capital, Phnom Penh, was considered one of Asia’s most charming cities and often likened to Paris. The Khmer Rouge put an end to that in the mid to late 1970s with its reign of terror that saw Khmers turn on each other with as many as three million citizens killed… Continue reading A Short Break in Phnom Penh
Venice is one of the world’s most romanticised cities. Like Paris, it’s a lovers’ destination meant for romantic getaways, but since I was already in Italy, I decided to travel to Venice solo. I took a train from Florence to Venice, arriving at Venezia Santa Lucia station. I planned to spend only one night in… Continue reading Best Things to Do in Venice: 12 Hours on Foot
Prague is the fourth most visited city in Europe after major European capitals such as London, Paris, and Rome. With architectural wonders to offer, it’s no wonder more than 8.5 million visitors travel to Prague annually. Founded during the Romanesque era, the capital city of the Czech Republic is steep in history and culture. Based… Continue reading Travel Diary: Best Things To Do in Prague, Czech Republic’s Capital City
After visiting Zimbabwe and enjoying its spectacular national parks and Victoria Falls, it made good sense to pop into neighbouring Zambia to tick off the only other country starting with the letter ‘z’. Visiting both Zambia and Zimbabwe at the same time is a good idea as they border each other and share the famous… Continue reading Zambia’s Parks, Rivers and Falls
I had been studying for finals when my sister casually asked me if I wanted to climb Mount Everest with her friends after my exams were over. Back then, I had a lot on my mind and agreed without giving the decision much thought. I had climbed some mountains before, but this time I was… Continue reading My Mount Everest Base Camp Experience
My first solo backpacking trip was in 2004, and the destination was Ireland. During that trip, I explored Ireland for two weeks. My journey began from the capital city, Dublin, after which I travelled across the country to a north-west town called Sligo. I then ventured down along the west coast and saw places such… Continue reading Ireland: Revisiting the Ring of Kerry
Like a certain Disney princess, the cold never bothered me. While some may shiver at the thought of sub-zero temperatures, I love my frosty hinterlands, and there’s no place icier than Siberia in Russia. Here is my guide to planning an unforgettable Siberia itinerary. The Frozen Fairytale: My Siberia Itinerary As I landed at Irkutsk… Continue reading The Frozen Fairytale – Irkutsk And Lake Baikal, Siberia
“Are you sure it’s safe?” – that was the overwhelming question I got when I announced that I was putting together my Medellin travel guide. A common impression Singaporeans have of the town in the Antioquia region of central Colombia bases off Netflix’s NARCOS series. In it, Medellin has been portrayed as one of the most dangerous cities… Continue reading Going Solo in Medellin, Colombia