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The promise of spring is upon us, and nothing matches the anticipation of a long-awaited springtime trip. Following two long years of staying put within the sunny island of Singapore, feelings of wanderlust have intensified, with many of us craving deeply for a change of scenery to spark new perspectives that can keep us going… Continue reading Expedia Recommends: The Hottest Destinations and Deals for your Spring 2022 Holiday
This Lunar New Year, Expedia returns with a ‘roaring’ new set of travel predictions for the Year of the Tiger, developed by popular Hong Kong-based Fengshui Master, Qi Xian Yu. The 2022 edition of the Expedia Feng Shui Travel Guide analysed the factors that will bring forth the best travel fortunes for each of the… Continue reading Expedia Fengshui Travel Guide 2022
Middle Eastern countries used to be layovers for Southeast Asian travelers on their way to Europe. Reversing the trend, cities like Dubai and Abu Dhabi are becoming their own destinations by pulling in tourists from both East and West. Another emerging destination is Qatar, a tiny peninsula off the Persian Gulf. Like its Emirati neighbours,… Continue reading Sand, Sea and Souq: A Muslim Traveller’s Guide to The Top Things To Do In Qatar
A shopping paradise in the Gulf sounds appealing to anyone who fancies collecting nice things from around the world. There are plenty of traditional souvenirs, crafts and heritage items to bring home from shopping in Qatar. The journey is not complete without a visit to The Pearl, a man-made island, 15 minutes away from the… Continue reading Shopping in Qatar: Where to Shop and What to Buy
Qatar used to be one of the region’s poorest countries. Today, however, Qatar has catapulted itself into the spotlight by being the world’s richest country as of 2019. The country is now home to high-end shopping malls, magnificent skyscrapers, and Instaworthy luxury hotels! Needless to say, Qatar has become quite the tourist destination, welcoming almost… Continue reading Qatar’s Top 8 Most Instaworthy Hotels and Where to Find Them
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
“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
Home to the all-seeing Cristo Redentor (Christ the Redeemer) statue, Rio de Janeiro is considered the most visited city in the Southern Hemisphere and easily Brazil‘s most popular city. This seaside city is a wonderful explosion of vibrant sights and sounds. Colourful murals, sandy beaches, picturesque views, and smiling locals greet you everywhere you look.… Continue reading Brazil City Guide: 8 Things to Do in Rio de Janeiro
When I first heard about Peru, the only destination that came to mind was Machu Picchu. Sometime later, I explored this South American country for the first time. I instantly realised that there was more to Peru than the ancient Incan City. Even though Machu Picchu is beautiful, there are so many more sights to… Continue reading Peru: South America’s Not-So-Secret Hotspot