A morning filled with learning, chopping, grinding, mixing, and eating, Food Playground offered us an immersive opportunity to touch upon Singapore’s integrating culture through food. It’s much more than just a hands-on cooking class in Singapore. Food Playground is an experience. And it’s the kind of opportunity we love, as it lets us absorb a …
Asia is a huge continent with heavy population centres and rural areas that are completely different from each other. Travelling here is a fascinating cultural experience. This section includes both East and Southeast Asia.
What I really like best about travelling this part of the world is the colourful and intricate architecture and the generally welcoming attitude towards visitors and strangers.
To explore, we went to a mix of big cities like Singapore, Beijing, and Kuala Lumpur, and off the beaten path destinations.
To date, we have visited: China, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Singapore. There is plenty more to explore and write about here.
Enjoy our articles featuring travel planning and tips:
How to Choose Your Perfect Halong Bay Cruise
There’s a magic about Halong Bay Vietnam that is difficult to describe in words. Prepare to be in awe of nearly two thousand towering limestone islets reaching up to the heavens from the emerald waters, many topped by rainforests. A Halong Bay Cruise is the best way to explore this natural wonder. Despite hearing about …
Marina Bay Sands Review: Is It Worth the High Price?
At 57 stories, the three towers of Singapore’s Marina Bay Sands Hotel support the world’s largest infinity pool, bars, restaurants, and a cantilevered viewing platform. Architecturally attractive, it’s an engineering wonder, and the most expensive hotel we have ever stayed in. Risking spoiling the conclusion of this Marina Bay Sands review, I will tell you, …
Things to Do in Singapore for Couples
Are you one of those travelling couples that always appear glued together in awe-inspiring romantic photos? Or, are you more like us? That is, people who like their own space, but love doing things together. Either way, we found plenty of fun things to do in Singapore for couples. A small island nation, Singapore is …
Bangkok Travel Tips for First-Time Visitors to Thailand
Bangkok is one of the most visited cities in the world. A whirlwind of vibrant colours, intricate detail, chaos, and activity, it’s a city that elicits a response from everyone. For me, it was an instant passion. For others, not so much. Either way, below you will find plenty of Bangkok travel tips that help …
Bangkok Itinerary: Things to Do in Bangkok in 3 Days
Bangkok Thailand is a visual masterpiece of golden temples, intricate architecture, and natural beauty encapsulated by tempting aromas, friendly people, and shockingly hot and humid temperatures. We instantly fell in love with a city that seamlessly mixes modern life and ancient cultures. Here, we share our recommended Bangkok itinerary for first-timers; it’s a selective list …
How to Spend 2 Days in Hong Kong
With just shy of 48 hours in Hong Kong, we wanted to make the most of our time. Our goals were to discover a bit of the culture, see the famous skyline, and avoid the recent troubles that have been plaguing the city. Clearly 2 days in Hong Kong is not enough. Key places to …
Best Way to Visit Marble Mountain Da Nang Vietnam
Standing tall and overlooking Da Nang, Marble Mountain is one of five marble and limestone peaks in central Vietnam. Each is named for one of the five elements of the ancient Chinese philosophy: metal (Kim), water (Thuy), wood (Moc), fire (Hoa), and earth (Tho). We went to the top of Thuy Son, the one most …
Bali Itinerary: Cruise Port Adventure in Ubud Indonesia
One day in exotic Bali is not enough, but as a cruise port, that was all we had. There are two basic choices for a Bali itinerary. We could head inland to Ubud and see the rice terraces, monkey forest, and markets. Or we could simplify our Bali itinerary to a day at the beach. …
One Day Xian Itinerary: Terracotta Army, City Wall, Pagoda
Our one day Xian itinerary looks better on paper than in practice. Flying in and out of the former capital city of China on the same day left no room for error. A city with over 3,000 years of history, it is the eastern end of the ancient Silk Road. Our Xian itinerary allowed for …
Mutianyu or Badaling: How to walk China’s Great Wall
“Shall we head to Mutianyu or Badaling?” Initially, the question meant little. I just wanted to walk the wall, to stand on the Great Wall of China and entangle my thoughts on its history, mystery, and beauty. Being there was surreal, a moment I fantasised about for years. Some say the wall reminds them of a massive …
Batu Caves: Monkeys, Statues, and Hindu Shrines
As we stepped out of the car at Batu Caves, monkeys were the first thing to catch my eye. Just beyond a troop of long-tailed macaques (wild monkeys) stood the largest Batu Cave statue, the 43-metre tall golden figure of Lord Murugan. Behind Lord Murugan are the Batu Caves steps leading to this Malaysian temple, just …
20 Photos of Shanghai China: Juxtaposition of Traditional and Modern
Shanghai is a city of contrasts, a juxtaposition of the traditional and modern. It was our entry city as we travelled in China. Despite its dense population, we fell in love with Shanghai. Let’s see if these photos will do the same for you: See Shangai with a Tour Additional Information On Visiting Shanghai: …
Observing Everyday Life in Suzhou China
With just one day to visit, we only got a glimpse of life in Suzhou China. Sitting about 100km west of the big city of Shanghai, we could sense the more relaxed lifestyle the instant we got off the train. Life in Suzhou had an almost tranquil atmosphere despite being one of China’s most affluent cities. …
Your Guide to 5 Great Palawan Beaches, Philippines
Palawan, an island region west of the Philippine archipelago, is a popular travel destination for many reasons. One of the things that sets this island from all other tropical spots, though, is how it is filled with so many beautiful shorelines and stunning Palawan beaches. The island is said to have more than 50 pristine …
