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5 UNESCO sites in Southeast Asia to visit
Southeast Asia does have its fair share of UNESCO World Heritage sites – 33 as of now. Indonesia…
Journeying on the Silk Road
Beads of perspiration dripped from my face as the harsh desert sun beat down relentlessly. Looking back to…
Spending the festive season overseas
I don’t normally attend New Year countdown events. But a couple of years ago, I decided on a…
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…
Why I love budget airlines
You might be familiar with Air Asia’s slogan, ‘Now everyone can fly’. Well, it might not be entirely…
Surprisingly good destinations
I had actually never thought of visiting Belgrade. But in 2013, as I was planning a trip through…
Jaisalmer – The golden mirage
The silence was shattered by the man who appeared like an apparition in the stark, dusty desert. Dressed…
Scammed overseas
The lady came up to us, and told us that it was the Buddha’s birthday that day. She…
Travelling solo
My first solo trip was to Jakarta, way back in 2005. And it was not even meant to…
Biking it in Canberra
She looked quite a sight, my friend, with her body hunched over a tiny kid’s bike with training…