Travel Diaries
In Austria, winter comes with snow-capped mountains, log fires, and hot chocolate. Don’t just dream about a white Christmas! I have always liked the Austrian Christmas spirit, especially with all the Advent markets set up in various towns across the country. I had a few chances to visit Christmas Markets in Austria over the years,… Continue reading Looking back at Celebrating a White Christmas in Austria
I was sitting at the top of a calanque, eating my potato chips. Deep blue-emerald water overlooked the steep-sided valley. Down below where the glistening Mediterranean sea meets the white limestones, there was a tiny town with a tiny dock, booming with many yachts and cruises. Our picnic view “This view is magnificent!” exclaimed Venise,… Continue reading Discovering “The Port City” Marseille, France
The only thing that shrouds Iran more than its mysteries are its myths. The word ‘sanction’ has sat heavily not only upon the country but also upon the perception of most people. And yet small but vocal groups have said otherwise – claiming the country to be overwhelmingly hospitable and stunningly beautiful. There’s only one… Continue reading Travel Diary: The Essential Iran
To me, Perth has always been a special city. In Perth, I am always able to find everything that represents the real Australia. Perth is modern yet rustic, a bit rugged but sophisticated — everything that modern travellers are looking for. From the radiant skyline views and lush green parks to the famous white-sandy beaches… Continue reading Perth: The City That (Almost) Feels Like Home
As an art and book lover who has picked up a couple of Dan Brown novels over the years, I knew I had to include Florence in my itinerary when visiting Italy. It is apparently the Italian Renaissance city where all the great minds of the time rubbed shoulders. During its heyday, Florence was the… Continue reading Walking in the steps of Renaissance men in Florence
When I tell people that I’ve lived and studied in the Netherlands, they usually ask if I stayed in Amsterdam. I’ve been to Amsterdam several times and while I love this city, other Dutch cities are usually forgotten. Having the opportunity to visit many cities in Netherlands, I can safely say that each one has… Continue reading My Journey Hopping Cities in Netherlands
The chilly breeze of the Atlantic Ocean sent shivers down our spines as we set foot on Albert Dock. The former brick-and-mortar warehouses were once one of the busiest ports in the world, but are now hosts to world-class museums and galleries. We are in Liverpool – a coastal British city that takes much pride… Continue reading Ticket to Ride: 11 Things to Do in Liverpool
We only had a day + night in Taichung and since some of the places in my itinerary were somewhat hard to get to without a car, I decided to book a driver for the whole day! Our driver was Mr Shen, you can contact (whatsapp) him at +886 926 652 666 if you’re thinking… Continue reading 24 Hours in Taichung
Cairo — the capital city of Egypt and the largest city in Africa. Every year, tourists flock to this glorious city, wanting to see the Great Pyramids of Giza, one of the ancient wonders of the world. Visiting the Pyramids had always been on my bucket list, and I was lucky enough to be able… Continue reading My Journey to the Great Pyramids and Sphinx of Ancient Egypt