5 steps to applying for a US F1 study visa in Singapore
If you’re planning to pursue academic studies in the US with coursework exceeding 18 hours per week, chances are you might need …
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 …
3 places to take the Mantoux test in Singapore
If you’re planning to study in the US, you might have to take the Mantoux TB test as part of your university’s …
Photo story: A walk around Ponte Vecchio and Arno River in Florence
Ponte Vecchio is a medieval stone arch bridge over the Arno River, in Florence, Italy. According to Wikipedia, it is known for …
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, …
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 …
5 reasons to get around Italy by train with Italo
We recently took a trip to several Italian cities – Milan, Venice, Tuscany, Naples and Rome. Getting around Italy is not difficult …
Which Cathay Pacific lounge should you visit in Hong Kong?
In an earlier post, we reviewed Cathay’s Business Class lounge in Singapore, at Changi Airport Terminal 4, before its opening. We were …
A 10 day New Zealand North and South island itinerary
If you’re planning a trip to New Zealand’s North and South island, it is possible to cover them in 10 days. We …
8 tips on renting an apartment in Beijing Haidian
As shared in an earlier post, I have relocated to Beijing for a two-year study programme. I’ve learnt that renting an apartment …