Travel Diaries
Expedia sent Singapore blogger Shanice Koh to Taiwan on the inaugural EVA Air Hello Kitty Flight on 21st June. Shanice shares her experience onboard the flight, with an inside look at all the cuteness as she travels with Hello Kitty and friends. ◊◊◊ Hello from Taiwan! Quick Facts about the Hello Kitty Flight from Singapore… Continue reading Eva Air Hello Kitty Flight – Onboard with Shanice Koh
Beijing is not a city known for its peace and quiet. So when I heard about Mountainyoga – which has a retreat centre just a few kilometres from the teeming city centre – I was intrigued. Would it be possible to find a sanctuary in one of the word’s busiest, noisiest, most traffic-jammed cities? There… Continue reading Unexpected Beijing: Exploring China’s First Yoga Retreat
To me, there is something almost magical about tea. I have started to travel the world in search for the perfect cup of tea already a couple years back. I am not expecting to encounter that one perfect taste-bud-tickling experience, but to rather indulge myself into different cultures, traditions and customs. To truly experience the… Continue reading Tea Adventures Around Asia
When I think of the Greek island of Santorini, I think of blue skies, sparkling waters and bleach-like white buildings with those pretty bright blue dome roofs. All of the above made me think that Santorini would be a lounge by the ocean type of island getaway — a lie on a sun lounger, breathing… Continue reading Wow, it’s high up here on beautiful Santorini
Travel Diaries: A trek into Thailand’s northern hills brings some gastronomic surprises. A taste for dung beetle Dung beetle is crunchy on the outside and has a slightly creamy texture on the inside. The best way to enjoy this insect snack is to toss it with ginger, chilli, shallots and garlic, and add a few sprigs… Continue reading Dung beetles and squirrels on Thailand’s hill-tribe trek
A travelogue by Expedia Globetrotter from Taiwan, Sophia Lin Hong Kong. One of the top destinations for Taiwanese. Flight time? No more than 2 hours from Taiwan to Hong Kong. After a short 2-hour flight from Taiwan to Hong Kong, I arrived at a city mixed with old and new cultures! Anyone who loves shopping absolutely must go… Continue reading Travel Diaries: Hong Kong – A City Where Modern Meets Traditional
On the road with traveller, Luke Hero. Luke shares his personal experience travelling Myanmar with a friend – What’s the cheapest way to travel across Myanmar? The old train network. Myanmar’s train network was first introduced in 1877 when Myanmar was a British colony. Since then the train network has expanded to cover a great deal of… Continue reading Travelling Across Myanmar By Train
Penang is, in itself, one of Malaysia’s hidden gems. It’s known for its stunning coastlines and as being the food capital of Malaysia, and there are plenty of pristinely preserved heritage buildings for you to discover. If you want a taste of the real Penang, it’s time to look beyond the obvious tourist activities and head… Continue reading 3 Hidden Gems in Penang
We wanted to experience another side of Japan. We had overindulged in the heady consumerism of Tokyo and needed a break from that fast-paced city. And so it was decided: we’d spend one night in a traditional Japanese monastery in the hope of experiencing something simple; peaceful. About Mount Koya Mount Koya seemed like the… Continue reading A Night in a Monastery: Mount Koya, Japan