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9 Best Mt Fuji Viewing Spots — Must-visits and Lesser Known Guide to the...

There's more than just the Fuji Five Lakes for IG-worthy Mt Fuji viewing spots. Mt Fuji is no doubt the most iconic mountain in Japan — both tourists and locals alike will make the trip...

9 Lesser-known Cool-Weather Destinations in Southeast Asia — with Luxury Escapes from S$28/night

Who knew these air-con weather destinations could provide affordable luxury escapes? Remember when staycations were the only way to feel like we were on a proper break? There was something novel about the change in...

7 Pro-Tips to Finding Halal Food Easily in Non-Muslim Countries

Everything you need to know about finding Halal food and sustaining yourself in non-Muslim countries! The joy of travelling is discovering gastronomic gems — but when you have dietary restrictions, you have to get a...

9 Cool Places I Discovered Along the New Thomson-East Coast Line in Singapore

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...
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15 Things to Do in Hong Kong — Familiar Favourites and New Things to...

Close your eyes and picture this: steaming dim sum being served on trolleys, boisterous aunties yelling out orders, bright lights along Victoria Harbour. You're back in Hong Kong! Photo credit: @alisonpang via Unsplash Like Bangkok,...

Why Taiwan is the Perfect Destination for First-Time Solo Travelling — from a 22...

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....
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Osaka Transport Guide — Maximising Your Transport Passes for Travelling In And Around Osaka

ICOCA, JR Kansai Pass, Osaka Amazing Pass — if you aren't already acquainted with these, you should be reading this transport guide! While planning a 7-day Japan itinerary starting from Osaka and surrounds, we found...

Taipei Muslim-Friendly Food Guide — 13 Tried and Tested Halal Certified Places

Yes, contrary to popular belief, Taipei has a good variety of Taiwanese food that's Halal — and it's not just kebabs! When travelling in a non-Muslim country, I usually cook or eat bread. And if...
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11 Bucket List Japan Accommodations incl. Traditional Ryokans and Quirky-Themed Hotels

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...
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3D2N Mt Fuji Itinerary Under S$570 — Road Trip From Tokyo

If Japan had a profile picture, it would definitely be Mt Fuji in its snow-covered glory. Here's the guide to exploring the best of Japan's most famous mountain. Mount Fuji needs no introduction. While hiking...