Recommended: A running route along Charles River Esplanade in Boston
If you live in Cambridge or Boston, I would like to recommend a running route along Charles River Esplanade in Boston. The …
3 options for taking vaccinations in Singapore for study in the US
If you’re planning to study in the US, universities typically require you to take a number of vaccines in your home country …
Planning a two day itinerary in Florence and Pisa – A nutshell
If you have only two days to explore Florence, fret not. There’s more than enough time to visit most sights and good …
Reflections: An Asian travelling in Italy during COVID19
As an Asian travelling in Italy during COVID19, it wasn’t the smoothest of all experiences. I was in Italy in early February 2020, …
Four vineyards to visit in Montalcino Italy
If you’re planning a trip to Italy once it is safe to travel again, we recommend visiting Montalcino in Tuscany. It is …
Beware! How we got ripped off by a female taxi driver in Naples
During the earlier leg of our trip, we traveled to Milan, Venice and mostly around Florence. It was a rather pleasant experience …
Baking a sourdough in Singapore – it’s tough but satisfying
I love eating sourdough and used to think that it could only be baked in professional kitchens. I thought Singapore’s warm and …
Success! Moving out of my apartment in Beijing during COVID19
For those renting an apartment overseas, COVID19 must have been quite a heartache, especially if you’ve returned home and left the apartment …
Why the Antinori winery near Florence is a must-visit
If you’re visiting Florence, a visit to the Antinori nel Chianti Classico winery is a must, especially for those who appreciate wine. …
Why are there so many empty buildings in Venice?
During our last trip to Venice in early Feb 2020, I was taken aback. Not by the number of tourists in Venice, …