#FoodForThought: Not all things were created equal — my insatiable appetite, and my finite physical capacity for food.
About 2 hours North of Tokyo, Yamagata prefecture’s mountainous region is the perfect backdrop to enjoy Japan’s nature and savour some of the...
Every year, millions of tourists flock to see the cherry blossoms in spring. Yet, in winter, autumn or summer, Japan still continues to be one of the most beautiful countries in Asia, promising you an experience that leaves you enchanted.
In our recent...
There are many ways to understand a new land and its people; my favourite of all, is through its literature. As we travelled through Tokyo, Hong Kong, Macau & Bangkok — each with massively different cultures and lifestyles, I studied the...
Climbing Mount Kinabalu is surprisingly manageable for beginners despite being over 4000m in height. Here's everything we wished we knew before planning this multi-day trek!
Standing at the top of Mount Kinabalu: My grandma in the 1990s versus me in...
If you're on this page, you might be wondering what it's like being an intern at The Travel Intern. Here's a sneak peek to what your first two weeks might be like:
The TTI Bootcamp can be summarised as a...
Visit Georgetown and you’ll be mesmerised by the myriads of street murals littered across every nook and cranny of the picturesque town.
The iconic art installations, now a celebrated presence in Penang, were a part of the government’s initiative to...
First published: 12 Mar 2018
We all love a good tan — but that's not all Bali has to offer!
Everyone loves Bali for its luscious paddy fields, happening beach clubs, and platter after platter of fresh seafood.
But if you're someone who...
We don’t know when the COVID-19 pandemic will end, but if you have flights booked during this period, here are flights that are offering credit refunds or free change of dates.
Latest Update: 25 Jun 2020
COVID-19 has been declared as...
Written by: Lim Jia Ying Gayle
Yearning for a short island getaway without breaking your bank? Here are 13 cheap things to do in Phuket on a tight budget!
As one of Thailand's most popular tourist destinations, you'd imagine luxurious five-star...
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,...
For the adventurous seeking a dose of nature in Hong Kong, Sai Kung comes as a nice surprise. Here are seven types of day trips to Sai Kung for those looking to hike, try out water sports or simply...
Nagano may be famous for its winter activities like skiing at snow resorts, but the best season to visit Nagano is actually not during the winter.
Yep, not even if it means getting to see monkeys soak in an onsen at the...
"Is the Causeway or Second Link better?", "What is the best way to enter JB?", "What else is there to do besides City Square and KSL?"
These were some questions that slid into my DMs when news of the...
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There are many things to do in Singapore but we get it, finding...
Indulge in mouthwatering vegetarian food in South Bali — with so many plant-based options and the best views, even carnivores will want to come along!
After being a flexitarian (mostly vegetarian, sometimes pescatarian) for almost six years now, I gotta...
Speed, coverage, value — here's the eSIM/SIM we'd recommend to friends visiting Singapore.
Singapore might be small, but I've to say we've got a lot to offer for our (comparatively) small square footage.
I mean, aside from futuristic landmarks like...
The only Kuala Lumpur food guide you need for a good time. Here's how our KL food experience was elevated... literally.
As a Singaporean, I can attest to how much we love food — so much so that we're willing...
Need date ideas? Spice things up by trying something you've never done before together!
Photo credit: @ahxuncorner via Instagram
Singapore may be small but it has loads of unique and fun things to do with your favourite person. And no, it's...
Teeming with unspoilt, luxuriant nature, Hainan Island stays true to its natural and ethnic roots with unexpected charms. Here's why you should visit Hainan, an idyllic but oft-overlooked vacation spot, for a short, quiet getaway.
Photo credit: En.sanyatour.com
Think tropical island...
First published: 26 Sep 2017
Discover hidden gems and explore iconic landmarks with a twist — all in this insider's Taipei itinerary!
Taipei. One of our favourite travel destinations in Asia. Most of us visit for the shopping and food — sticking...
