Is the true spirit of giving to give without expectations?
I was looking forward to the year-end, as the generous employer of mine doled out The Bonus. It was by far the best that …
Seven great stops along the Lisbon Tram 28 Route
Tram 28, the whimsical little yellow tram is a rather interesting little mobile centrepiece of Lisbon. Despite its reputation for being a tad touristy, …
Must-eat: Visit Cervejaria Ramiro for the best seafood in Lisbon
Eating at Cervejaria Ramiro was by far one of the best eating experiences we had during our three-week stay in Europe. For the …
Ten lessons a university exchange taught me, five years on
Back in 2009, going on a university exchange programme was all the rage. Half of my university clique had gone on an …
People watching at Cais das Colunas and the Tagus River
Not much info is available in English on Cais das Colunas, the two columns which rise from the waters of the Tagus …
Photo Story: History behind the three key sights of Praça do Comércio
From Rossio Square, head on the path of Rua de Augusta and you will reach Praça do Comércio (Square of Commerce) in approximately …
SG’s Best Kept Secret: Renting a yacht in Singapore
Contrary to popular belief, one doesn’t have to super rich or well-connected to be renting a yacht in Singapore. One also does …
Five reasons why shopping at Rua Augusta in Lisbon is not boring
According to Wikitravel, the pedestrian street Rua Augusta has the most boring and mass-visitor tourist stores, including several European chain clothing stores like …
Five main sights to check out at Rossio Square in Lisbon
Rossio Square was the first tourist sight I visited while in Lisbon. It was nice, with the long column, the mosaic flooring …
9 reasons why Singapore is the best place to be born in
It was a Friday night in Singapore and five girls were having a heart-to-heart talk at Wisma Atria’s Starbucks, over skinny lattes …