Shopping & Activities

11 useful household items to buy from Taobao

In an earlier post, we covered how certain products on Taobao are not only affordable, but are of good quality too. Of …

I was back in Singapore in early this year, walking around Chinatown looking at the products on display. It dawned on me …

If you’re visiting Venice for a short trip and are looking to buy gifts for friends back home, Venice may not come …

During our recent trip to Venice, we decided to stop by the smaller islands of Burano and Murano at an Italian friend’s …

If you’re planning on booking a trip from Singapore to China, there are many options available. I’m currently based in Beijing and …

We were looking for things to do in Rotorua and the Polynesian Spa was highly recommended by our hosts at Karanda Bed …

To me, a trip to Japan can never be too long because there are so many great places to visit apart from …

If you’re visiting Tokyo for the first time, this post might come in handy. Planning a four day itinerary in Tokyo is not …

Before we begin, I would like to highlight that The Travelling Squid is a family friendly blog, so we will not go …

If you’re looking to buy Japanese-style tableware, Kappabashi in Asakusa is the place to visit during a trip to Tokyo. Similar to Sia …