Scaling at a height of 4,096 metres above sea level, Mount Kinabalu is the highest mountain in the Malay Archipelago. It is one of the hardest mountains to climb in Southeast Asia and typically requires a two-day climb to...
Address: 486/125 Soi Phetchaburi 16, Thanon Phetchaburi, Bangkok
Cost: 10 Bed Mixed Dormitory ฿450/night
Check in/Check out: 2.00p.m./12.00p.m
Website: Bed One Block Hostel
TL;DR:
- Dorms are clean with large, comfortable beds and blackout curtains.
- Perks of hanging out at the sister hostel, Bed Station Hostel, a 2...
Finding warmth in China, hidden under a slew of bad press and its gruff, sullen veneer.
Curly haired Chinese ladies in puffy vests and mismatched scarves push me backwards at the Hangzhou airport luggage carousel, clucking their tongues in impatience....
A Japan itinerary for travellers looking for new gems in Tokyo.
To me, Tokyo is Japan’s neon source of endless inspiration. People say it's over-glorified, but I always stumble upon something that opens my eyes while I'm there.
Whether it...
These cool Japan accommodations are reason enough to visit — you could stay in a century-old ryokan a night and a modern capsule hotel the next!
Photo credit: Rakuten Travel
During our trip to Niigata prefecture in Japan, we got...
Staying in a ryokan and visiting Mt Fuji are two of the most quintessential experiences when travelling to Japan.
Photo credit: Klook
While most travellers visit Mt Fuji on a day trip from Tokyo, the Fuji area is worth a few...
If you're wondering what's new to do in Singapore, you can now dive into a pool of sprinkles, soar to new heights at Clarke Quay or zip down a four-storey slide!
The lack of travel has got us digging for...
Had promising travel plans lined up in 2020? Here’s everything you need to know amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.
*All information is accurate at the date of publishing.
We Singaporeans love to travel. But with almost 200 countries with confirmed cases of...
This is how you can extract that tender Ghibli happiness for your trip to Tokyo, without involving anything directly Ghibli-themed.
Ghibli is about that feeling. Think its mesmerising portrayal of our world, mystical yet recognisable. Its poignantly moving soundtracks (glory...
Large crowds are expected during the hanami season, Golden Week, and Tokyo Summer Olympics this year, so here are tips to make your peak season Japan trip more survivable.
I love Japan to bits but if I had...
The Thomson-East Coast Line has 20 stations up and running so we decided to be a tourist in our own country — here are cool finds we discovered!
Photo credit: Land Transport Authority
As an Eastie that doesn't live along the...
Deep-fried brown sugar-coated dough balls, pork noodles, and street delicacies you wouldn't believe are really delicious. Oh, and did we mention the OG Haidilao that's actually affordable?
We've always dived headfirst into tasting local delicacies, and experiencing the food culture of...
Lessons learnt from solo travelling in Taiwan — from a Muslim girl who doesn’t speak Mandarin 🙊
Seeing my older sisters solo travel has inspired me to have it on my bucket list as well. They would come back with...
There are many ways to understand a new land and its people; my favourite of all, is through its literature. As we travelled through Toyko, Hong Kong, Macau & Bangkok — each with massively different cultures and lifestyles, I studied the...
Get your passports ready, we're sailing to Thailand — ok, not really, but here's one for those who really want a taste of Thailand.
Cruises to nowhere (or Seacations) have been getting popular and World Dream is making a splash...
Easily accessible from Osaka via rail, San’in and Sanyo are hidden gems in plain sight.
You might know that Japan has 47 prefectures, but we bet you didn't know you could ride camels across sand dunes and walk through 300-million-year-old...
Explore the galaxy at STAR WARS™ Identities — from 30 Jan to 25 Jul 2021!
Good news, Star Wars fans — you don't have to travel to a galaxy far, far away to experience the intergalactic magic. Starting 30...
When you think of Qatar, the first thing that comes to mind might be the country’s flagship carrier. But this small Middle Eastern country is more than just a place for your layover.
At Doha’s Hamad International Airport, a member...
"Every day is a fashion show and the world is your runway."
I'm not ashamed to admit that I brainstorm travel outfit ideas weeks before an upcoming trip. There's just something extra special about being in a foreign country. No one...
The only accommodation guide you'll need to plan your next Bali itinerary whether it's your first or nth time to this charming tropical island!
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As a naive first-timer, I expected my Bali trip to be a totally relaxing...
