There's no Google, WhatsApp or Uber in China, but there's Baidu, WeChat and DiDi.
Visiting China, especially for the first time, can be daunting when you realise most of the apps you use on a daily basis, i.e. Facebook, Instagram,...
Explore this European-esque city tucked between the central highlands of Southern Vietnam — with aircon weather to boot!
Da Lat is known for being many things — the City of Love, of Eternal Spring, of Flowers, of Pine Trees, of...
What's new? What's still there? Here's what you can do on your next visit to Osaka!
From unique outdoor art exhibitions to relaxing onsens, there was so much to rediscover and old favourites to revisit on our recent 7-day trip...
I'm not one to take photos while on holidays. However, Okinawa was different. With surreal blue waters, fascinating culture, and exciting activities at every turn, I found myself in a camera trigger-happy mode.
We got to take Sony's RX0 II,...
Theme parks are essential to any Japan itinerary — but if you only have time to visit ONE, read this guide for a better idea!
We've visited Universal Studios Japan (USJ), Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea on separate trips, and...
There are more things to do in Chiba than just Tokyo Disneyland. Experience a peaceful and relaxing getaway with this Chiba itinerary, chock-full of food and cultural experiences.
Japan has too much to experience in one visit. Case in...
Enjoy world-class sake, fresh seafood, gold mining and beautiful landscapes in this Japan itinerary, covering the lesser-explored Niigata Prefecture and Sado Island!
Photo credit: True Sado
Niigata might not be the first place to pop in your mind when you think...
This is not your typical Hong Kong itinerary — skip the touristy spots and bustling crowds, and experience a whole new side to this city!
Don’t get me wrong, I love Cha Chaan Tengs (tea restaurants), dim sum and soaking...
The best temple hopping route in Bagan — from iconic pagodas to photographers' secret sunset/sunrise spots!
I thought I understood the meaning of the word dazzling before I came to Bagan — turns out I did not. Much like the...
Raise your hand if you can name one other place in the Philippines other than Manila and Boracay!
It's a huge pity that most of my friends do not know what the Philippines has to offer. It is such an...
When I told my friends and family that I was in China (specifically Hangzhou and Nanjing), they immediately asked if I had brought Imodium. Apparently, some of them have the impression that food in China is prepared with a...
Co-written by: Michelle Neo & Edelyn Chua
From giant sea clams to goat sashimi, here are the wildest, wackiest and most wondrous food you can find in Okinawa, Japan's southernmost prefecture.
Japan is currently the country with the most Michelin Star...
Somedays, Hong Kong can feel like too much for the introvert (even for the extrovert).
Roads throb with cars rushing back and forth from indistinct places; people shouting intensely at each other in Cantonese; all at once, the clanking of your...
On this 2D1N Matsumoto Japan Itinerary, escape the city for unique, relaxing experiences in the Japanese Alps.
Tokyo is one of our favourite holiday destinations, and for good reason — Japan's capital is packed with fun stuff like robot...
If this isn't already on your long weekend destination list, you gotta check out these 15 things to do here.
We enter a packed noodle restaurant, the staff asks in rapid-fire Cantonese what we want.
A half-hour later, we walk...
Done Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka? ...Okay, so has everyone else. Spice up your Japan game with hidden gems you wouldn't find in your average guidebook!
We've snapped videos at Shibuya Crossing, wandered through Arashiyama's towering bamboo, and posed with deer...
Make your first solo travel trip in Bangkok even more memorable by staying at these unique hostels!
First published: 15 November 2019
The colourful, Peranakan-themed Yim Bangkok. Photo credit: Booking.com
With a vibrant culture, friendly locals, and lively nightlife, Bangkok is a...
I was today years old when I found out bubble tea could earn me a holiday overseas 🤯
With new vaccinated travel lanes being announced, it looks like travel is slowly (and hopefully) recovering in 2022.
While you plan your next...
Staying in Tokyo capsule hotels doesn’t mean you need to sacrifice comfort and style! Here are 11 inexpensive accommodations in Tokyo you can slide into for a cosy night’s rest.
Left: Book and Bed Hostel, one of Tokyo's prettiest...
There's a reason why East side is the better side of Singapore 😝
Having spent most of my teenage years around Katong and living in the east for almost three decades, I can safely say, the photo-worthy shophouses and the hipster...
