and how to soothe that wanderlust.
Photo credit: Andy Yeung
When Hong Kong first announced their first travel bubble in November 2020, it seemed like the light at the end of a never-ending tunnel. Alas, that tunnel closed in before we...
Winter is ending in the northern hemisphere, but there’s still a way to comfortably escape the heat during this time of the year.
Last year, we spent a month exploring New South Wales in June — early winter in the...
Address: 17-25 Oyamacho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo-to 151-0065, Japan
Cost/night: From ¥21,667
Check-in/Check-Out: Check-in is available from 11am-5pm. Special arrangements for early or late check-in can be made with the 1-3rd staff prior to the stay.
Website: 1-3rd Residence Tokyo Apartments
TL;DR:
- Great for groups of 4–5 friends
-...
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...
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...
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....
As Jonathan Safran Foer eloquently puts it “Food is not rational. Food is culture, habit, craving and identity.”
Cultural cuisines are in a way, time capsules. Traditional dishes are shaped by a long history of events and appropriated to its...
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...
New Zealand can be pricey, but there's no need to sleep in the car to save costs — check yourself into these cheap NZ accommodation options for under S$55/night instead!
With endless mountain ranges, deep flowing fjords and lush rolling...
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...
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...
Vast landscapes, colourful seas and fabulous formations. Here are some of the best spots in Western Australia.
Whoever had planted the idea in my head that there's nothing to do in Australia must have come from a distant cosmos. As...
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...
You don't need to break the bank to stay near this ancient Greek monument 😎
First published: 16 April 2020
Greece is one of those holiday destinations that seems to have it all: extraordinary attractions, delicious food, romantic vibes, and the...
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...
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...
