After staying grounded for 28 months, I finally left Singapore for a quick getaway as I could only squeeze in a short holiday. Phuket was a clear choice as it was only 2 hours flight time away, and I had never explored this part of Thailand before. Usually, the mention of Phuket, people will relate …
Sri Lanka, a dazzling Pearl in Indian Ocean [travel roundup]
I was due for yet another solo trip for the last one was 16 months ago to Portugal and Spain. It was not difficult to pick Sri Lanka as the choice of my next solo adventure. The first thing that comes to the mind of true blue Singaporeans at the mention of Sri Lanka is …
Fiji, more than just beaches [Travel roundup]
At the mention of Fiji, what would be the first thing on your mind? A honeymoon destination? Paradise of pristine beaches? Luxurious travel or Fiji bottled water? Snippets on Fiji I always enjoy playing the guess all the countries in the world game and that was how I discovered Fiji virtually sitting in front of …
Loving life; a short getaway to Central Vietnam [Travel Roundup]
Travelled to Danang, the fifth largest city in Vietnam recently with Susan, my Kindergarden best friend. Why Central Vietnam? Susan wanted a beach holiday and I wanted a destination not too touristy so Da Nang was the perfect fit for us. We squeezed in a couple of days in Hoi An, an ancient UNESCO listed …
Starting 2016 with Portugal and Spain [Travel Roundup]
I have been celebrating new year overseas since 2012. First was Australia, followed by Taiwan, Yogyakarta and Vietnam. This year, I waited patiently at the runway of Singapore Changi Airport awaiting the plane to take off for a 12 hours long haul flight to Istanbul, Turkey.
Seoul wedding frenzy [Travel roundup]
Having been to Korea last April for company team building trip, never would I thought I would return to Seoul so soon (no pun intended). One early morning when I received an email invitation from Juno, the founder of AWE and the writer behind Runaway Juno to attend her traditional Korean wedding with Stephen, her …
Travel back to the 70’s, Penang [Travel Roundup]
Penang is a special place for me because it was the destination where I took my very first flight when I was 6 together with my mum, sister and aunt’s family on a packaged tour. Memories were vivid for a 6 year old who was thrilled with a proper overseas getaway! (Travelling across the causeway …
Langkawi, a paradise in Malaysia [Travel Roundup]
In case you think that this blog is dead, I can assure you that it is not. It is just that my travels and work are consuming most of 1st quarter of the year. An intended short solo trip to Langkawi turn out to be a trip for two when Luwee readily agreed to join me for …
Struck by the charm of Vietnam [Travel Roundup]
I killed two birds with a stone because I continue ‘my tradition’ which I uphold for the past 3 years of celebrating New Year abroad and to travel solo at least once a year, I made it right at the tail end of the year! Why Vietnam? To stir up my interest in the country, …
Travel Roundup – Malapascua 2014
Months ago, I won a pair of Tigerair tickets to Cebu via a social media contest. I thanked my lucky star for the opportunity once again because just last year, I won a pair of inaugural air tickets to Chiang Mai by Tigerair too. I like to think we are kind of fated! #lifeisawesome This …