Three lesser known US hotel booking sites with the cheapest deals
If you’re about to make a US hotel booking with Expedia or Booking.com, wait up! In preparation for our recent trip to …
A terrible case of jet lag and eight effective ways to fight it
The morning sun rays filtered through the windows. The birds embarked on their carefree singing, without sparing a thought for sleeping humans. …
Why is swimming not allowed in the Plitvice Lakes (and more)
If you’re thinking of going for a dip in one of Plitvice’s pristine lakes, and feel the beating of waterfalls against your …
10 crucial tips on how to swim in the open sea
This post is for all the swimmers out there, whose swimming experiences are limited to that of the pool, or the calm …
10 sights you may have glossed over at the Old City of Dubrovnik
According to Unesco, the Old City of Dubrovnik, as known as the ‘Pearl of the Adriatic’, was an important Mediterranean sea power from …
Top five things to do in Croatia in July
As mentioned in an earlier post, Croatia was the best piece of travel advice I had received. As a coastal settlement, it …
7 things to know about Spanish weddings
When I attended my first Spanish wedding in August last year, it was a real eye-opener. Friend W had briefed me on the dress …
Parenting 101: Treat your child like a friend
During a meet up session, Friend G shared about her mum’s recent annoyance with her rather expensive haircut. It had set her …
10 tell tale signs of a sentimental traveller
You may find these scenes familiar: He subtly tucks the train ticket stubs into the folds of his wallet. She carefully opens …
15 epic things about my rented accommodation in India
I realised that it has been more than five years, and I’ve never gone into the details of the epic stay at …