Travel Diaries
Welcome To New Zealand New Zealand is often overlooked in the shadow of its neighbour Australia. But the island country in the southwestern Pacific Ocean is, in my opinion, one of the world’s most beautiful countries. The slower pace of life in New Zealand entices travellers from the hustle and bustle of a big city for… Continue reading Roaming Around New Zealand with My BFFs
Many of you know Belgium for its beer, waffles and chocolate, but there’s more to the country than that. From architecture to museums to outdoor markets in the summer, this charming country has a lot to offer. While you can find similar offerings in cosmopolitan European cities nearby such as Paris and Amsterdam, they aren’t… Continue reading Insider’s Guide: Conquering Belgium’s Top Cities on Foot
Singaporeans need little introduction to nasi padang. Yes, piping hot steamed rice served with various dishes — from the spicy gulai ayam (chicken curry) and beef rendang (nope, not the crispy one!) to sambal goreng and sayur lodeh. Padang, the capital city of West Sumatra, however, promises visitors with more than just fantastic culinary treats.… Continue reading Padang: Pacu Jawi Festival
I often hear a misconception Singaporeans have about Morocco — that it is a Middle Eastern country filled with desert plains. Unbeknownst to them, Morocco, which is actually located in North Africa, has so much more to offer than the Sahara Desert. I visited Morocco for a week when I was studying in France because… Continue reading Travel Diaries: My Week Solo in Morocco
Munich may not be as hip as Berlin, but my husband and I made a stopover in the Bavarian capital on our tour of Germany to take in some of its art, history and culture. Of course, my heart squealed at the fact that we were going to visit the most iconic castle in the… Continue reading An Art and History Lover’s Tour of Munich
Fresh out of junior college, I ventured off on my own and left Singapore — the little red dot where I grew up. I was 18 and leaving home, not just to go around the block or across the border. I moved halfway across the globe to Munich, Germany. The idea of moving so far,… Continue reading Finding Home in Munich
I finally landed in the dreamy city of Prague! With just 48 hours at hand, I had to make the most of my Prague travels. While I had done some research on things to do in Prague, I decided to take it easy over the next two days and not be in a mad rush… Continue reading 48 Hours in Prague: The City of A Hundred Spires
Santorini has been touted as having one of the most beautiful sunsets in the world, and there’s only one way for me to find out! Packing up my bags at the beach-laden island of Mykonos, I boarded a fast-speed Catamaran to join the Santorini dream. Two and half hours later, we docked at Athinios Port… Continue reading Santorini: Thera No Better Sunsets
Have you ever fallen in love at first sight? Well, I did. And I never forgot that day, the first time it happened. I was sitting at McDonald’s, scrolling through my Instagram feeds, waiting for my then-boyfriend to finish his homework. Then it appeared before my eyes — a photo of hot air balloons with… Continue reading Finding Love in Bagan, The Land of A Thousand Temples