Jeremy Koh

Jeremy Koh

Celebrating Lunar New Year in ChinaCelebrating Lunar New Year in China

Celebrating Lunar New Year in China

It's been a long while since I last felt excited about celebrating the Chinese New Year. The preparations leading up…

10 years ago
Thailand – From the present to the pastThailand – From the present to the past

Thailand – From the present to the past

Cheers rang out when the man landed a punch on his opponent. As the man tried to recover from the…

10 years ago
The ‘right’ season for travellingThe ‘right’ season for travelling

The ‘right’ season for travelling

The Chinese coastal city of Qingdao is famous not only for its beer, but also its beaches. The imaginatively-named No.…

10 years ago
Laos – Slow seductionLaos – Slow seduction

Laos – Slow seduction

Let’s face it. The 8-hour journey from Phonsavan to Luang Prabang was horrible. It was unforgettable for all the wrong…

10 years ago
Whirlwind tripsWhirlwind trips

Whirlwind trips

A few years ago, my friends and I were travelling to Taiwan for the first time. We had nine days,…

10 years ago
Five short trips for 2015Five short trips for 2015

Five short trips for 2015

It may be just days into the new year, but hey, now's a good time to start planning trips for…

11 years ago
Spending the festive season overseasSpending the festive season overseas

Spending the festive season overseas

I don't normally attend New Year countdown events. But a couple of years ago, I decided on a lark that…

11 years ago
You should have been here years agoYou should have been here years ago

You should have been here years ago

I bet you've probably heard this refrain a thousand times before on your travels - that you should have been…

11 years ago
Henan – Glorious past, now just a faded memoryHenan – Glorious past, now just a faded memory

Henan – Glorious past, now just a faded memory

“I may be born in China, but I am Jewish and I hope to return to Israel one day,“ said…

11 years ago
Three places to visit in JohorThree places to visit in Johor

Three places to visit in Johor

Mention Johor and what do you think of? Shopping malls, Legoland and erm, Iskandar? Well, even though Johor's not exactly…

11 years ago