Ola! To top off an already lovely experience in the city, we joined Lisbon Riders for a day trip to nearby towns of Sintra and Cascais. Yes, not just one, but two interesting settlements neighboring Lisbon. It’s one of the highlights of our whole European adventure, and it’s for a…
Lisbon Guide in 10 Steps
Lisbon is one of Europe’s oldest cities, pre-dating Paris, London, and Rome. Yet it is one that’s often overlooked by travelers due to its geographical location. We also almost skipped the city since it’s not in my need-to-visit-soon list. But thankfully decided to just tick it off the map as…
2016 Travel Recap: Instagram Edition
I had a quick chat with a friend last week where she told me how much she and her husband unexpectedly enjoyed their recent holiday in Japan. It was their first time to go out to a foreign country on their own since they got married and soon had lovely…
Eating Athens: Satisfy Your Greek Food Hunger
It’s almost a crime to go to Greece and not indulge in their delicious food fare. After all, one of the reasons that make the country popular is its hearty cuisine. Generally based on the use of fresh, natural ingredients, Greek food is considered as one of the healthiest in…
Hotel Highlight: Calling AthensWas Home
B y the time we arrived at the doors of AthensWas Hotel, we were quite exhausted. After two long haul flights (Singapore to Doha, then Doha to Athens) and traveling from halfway across the world, the only thing keeping us from collapsing is the sheer excitement of being in Greece…
20 Photos to Inspire You to Visit Iceland
When traveling to Europe, you think of popular cities like Paris, Amsterdam, Barcelona or Rome, you don’t usually hear about off-the-beaten places like Iceland. Truth to tell, I didn’t even know where it is located on the map then. Unsure of what to expect, I did a quick google image…
Zaanse Schans: Chasing Windmills Outside Amsterdam
Before cheese and apple pie, one thing that comes in mind when I think of Netherlands is… windmills!! In my childhood, I envisioned this country as wide open meadows shaded with fresh tulips and made alive by lovely windmills in the background. Like a painting, it is timeless and knowing.…
Beware & Be Aware: Avoid These Tourist Traps Around the World
Travelers looking to make the most of their trip effortlessly fall trap to different holiday tactics. I know the feeling. When you’re fascinated with new things surrounding you and busy smiling to over-friendly locals, it’s easy to be oblivious of such events. Whether it’s an overpriced tour, an overcrowded attraction,…
Finding the Courage to Get Lost in Adventures
In a few days, we’re heading back to Europe for our longest and most ambitious travel to date! We’ve been planning this for a long time and though it isn’t exactly what we originally hoped for, I’m happy and excited all the same! :) For nearly a decade, I have…
Annecy, you’re a charmer!
About two hours South of France is a quaint little town called Annecy – an alpine city that seem to perfectly came out of the pages of a fairy tale book. It’s vibrant, clean, unique and irrefutably scenic everywhere. Usually dubbed as the Venice of the Alps, its winding canals…
20 Photos to Inspire You to Visit Bagan
With over 2,200 temples, pagodas, monasteries and monuments – Bagan is overflowing with historic and cultural wealth. Majority of these structures were built in 11th and 13th century but were shattered by frequent earthquakes, weather changes and of course, old age. In fact, another earthquake just recently hit the ancient…
The Truth About Traveling in a Third World Passport
Few weeks ago, I came across this article, I Can Travel Because I’m Privileged, written by a 22-year young American who’s currently roaming around Europe. Nah, it could be just another story of how she “quit her job to travel the world” or “bought a one-way ticket to live the…
When in Amsterdam
“Some tourists think Amsterdam is a city of sin, but in truth it is a city of freedom. And in freedom, most people find sin.” Cliché as it sounds, John Green’s quote perfectly describes Amsterdam. It is notoriously known for being the ‘sin city’ of Europe. I was actually hesitant…
10 Dutch Food to Try in Amsterdam
I don’t consider myself a foodie. I’m not picky but I’m also not experimental. I tend to stick to the kind of taste I already know. Kinda weird because I’m Asian, and Asia has the most amazing, mind-boggling dishes that explode wonders in your mouth. With that kind of relationship…
Life Lately
Yay it’s been so long, I’m not even sure where to begin. Days have been flying so fast, I can’t believe we’re already in the third quarter of the year! I’ve been absent from blogging lately. No drastic life change. For the past month, I’ve sat down to write but…
Paris Guide in 10 Steps
B efore the trip, I had a mental image of Paris based on how it was told in movies, books, or stories I heard. Almost everyone and everything speaks highly about the city (even people who have not been there), perched so high up on a pedestal, like a distant…
20 Photos to Inspire You to Visit Paris
After almost 16 hours of air travel from Singapore, we arrived in France on a beautiful sunny weather. It was my first time to be on a long haul flight, to have two night’s worth of sleep and wake up not missing a day… aah, the mystery of crossing different…
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