Two reasons to buy travel insurance before a trip
I wouldn’t say that I’ve travelled far and wide, but travel insurance is always useful for any trip. I’ve heard plenty of …
A 16 hour car ride to Surabaya to escape the Bali airport closure
In a previous post, I talked about the options to leave Bali after the airport closure due to volcanic ash from Mount …
Photo story: The eruption of Mount Bromo in 2010
Update – 3 Dec 2017: The recent eruption of Mount Agung in Bali brought back memories of the time we visited Mount …
Two options if you are a Singaporean caught in the Bali airport closure
Update (29 Nov 2017): The airport was closed on 28 Nov 2017, and we took a car from Bali to Surabaya. It …
The Scorrybreac Walk in Portree: An easy hiking trail (Part 2)
This is a continuation from the earlier post “Directions for an easy hiking trail around Portree (Part 1)”. In the post, I said …
Directions for an easy hiking trail around Portree (Part 1)
I have split this post into two not because this walk is difficult and directions are complex, but because this was an …
Review: Should you visit Cellarbration for affordable good alcohol in Singapore?
Two weeks ago, I came across Cellarbration, Singapore’s answer to affordable alcohol. I wouldn’t use the word cheap here, because one tends …
Six destinations to visit for first timers to Italy
Italy is more than just a country on the map. Its history, cuisine and culture have influenced every nation of the world. …
Tips for shopping on 11.11 Singles Day” + “Black Friday
Singles Day (11.11.2017) has just passed and Black Friday (24.11.2017) is just round the corner. If you’re looking for some nifty tips …
Five reasons to visit the An Corran beach in Isle of Skye
In an earlier post, I talked about doing a hike around Quiraing, and why it is an absolute must-go. We chanced upon …