Flipping through old photos of a family holiday brings back so many memories. These pictures only serve to jolt a recollection of that moment in time, and frankly, without them, I can’t recount any family holidays with my parents. It is with this in mind that a... Read More
“I go to nature to be soothed and healed, and to have my senses put in order.” — John Burroughs Nature is extraordinary; it calms the mind, invigorates the soul and puts everything in perspective. The best form of therapy is to go out and take a... Read More
Big things sometimes come in small packages! The saying is true for a country like Singapore. At 721.5 Square kilometers, this garden city is an expat’s choice destination and a cultural melting pot. There are many layers beneath the modern, awe-inspiring... Read More
The “place of the dawning sun,” set on a cliff that gazes out into the azure blue Caribbean coastline, is safely hemmed in by fortified walls as it ponders on sanguine hopes and its concerted effort of preserving its magic. A spiritual oasis and a bohemian... Read More
They gave us the hand-over-head love sign, cheesy synchronized dancing, and Lee Min Ho. The land of kimchi, bibimbap, and BTS (Bangtan Boys) is a trendsetting place that has hundreds of thousands of hearts captured, both male and female alike. That thick,... Read More
Ingólfr Arnarson, a Norwegian Viking left his home in search of a place where he could settle. Upon sighting land, he threw two pillars out into the ocean and proclaimed that wherever the pillars found shore, he would then establish roots. That was how Iceland had its... Read More
It was a choice between Lake Como or Lake Garda, both of which are captivatingly scenic. The former is the choice for holiday home of many Hollywood A-listers; George Clooney, Richard Branson. While the latter has a nostalgic charm of a classic novel. Ultimately, the... Read More
“Where did you go for your honeymoon?” That is one of the most common question that I get asked as a travel writer. The air was thick with anticipation for my answer to the most exotic and wanderlust destination. So, you could imagine the reaction I got... Read More
More than a pair of eyebrows were raised when we announced our honeymoon destination. It certainly was not a mainstream choice of country to celebrate our new union. There were tongue-in-cheek jokes made about our children being “Made in China”. On a more... Read More
Advent is the period of preparation for many Christians leading up to Christmas day. Regardless of belief, tis a season to be jolly! Around the world, typically the four Sundays before 25th December is celebrated through spreading the spirit of thanksgiving and love.... Read More
I love me a good hotel stay! There are days where the heart is willing to explore, but the body would prefer to enjoy the accommodation and its surroundings. An ideal hotel is one with activities around, without having to travel too far out. Thankfully, many hotels... Read More
School holidays are around the corner, and if family holidays are an annual affair, Taiwan for a week may be perfect. It is a vacation that can be as spontaneous as you want it to be, and that, in itself, sounds already like an excellent holiday! Perfect for family... Read More
A holiday should be relaxing. That’s my mantra for any vacation that I take. Especially with kids. Often, you hear people needing a holiday from the trip they just came back from. It is not the wanderlust but rather the sardine-packed itinerary that has taken... Read More
Once upon a time, people travelled on horses. It was either that or walking. However, if you have some distance to cover, then the muscle power from the mustang is the better option. For the four-wheel, air-conditioned automobile that we ride in today, we have Karl... Read More
The favourite island of the Indonesia archipelago is undoubtedly Bali. A tropical paradise that travel-bloggers, honeymooners, city dwellers, young family and retirees escape to, in search of affordable heaven on earth. Bali is generous with its offering of private... Read More
Ask any wanderlust traveller and peripatetic writer, there is always one destination that holds a special place in their heart. For me, that place is Perth. An underrated Australian destination often glossed over for the glitzier Melbourne and Sydney, Perth... Read More
Elevated 810 ft above sea level, resting on an 82-meter high hill with a picturesque view of Saane river and lake of Gruyères, is a quaint little town of Gruyere. It is the town that gave the world-famous Gruyères AOP cheese its name. Surrounded by the luscious... Read More
