Visit George Howell coffee roasters for great coffee in Boston
With several coffee shops closed during COVID, I was glad to find the George Howell branch at Washington Street open. I learnt …
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 …
Four reasons to visit Middlesex Fells Reservation during your trip to Boston Massachusetts
This is my first post since coming to the US and I’m pleased to dedicate it to the Middlesex Fells Reservation. Here …
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 …
Five places to visit in Alaska
Looking to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday city life? Do consider a trip to Alaska. Whether you’re looking to explore …
Three things to know before booking an Airbnb in New York
So you’ve finally made plans to visit New York. Given the limited time you’ll have in a city as intimidating as the …
The Squid Hacks’ Alaska MileagePlan mileage run on Qantas Economy
Alaska MileagePlan had launched a promo for Qantas flights to the US, allowing double mileage accrual for economy flights between Australia and the US. MileagePlan already provided very generous mileage accrual for Qantas economy (100%), but this meant that I would earn 200% of the miles that I would be flying between Australia and the US, along with 100% accrual for my flights between Singapore and Australia.
Four tips on planning a trip to Niagara Falls
Niagara Falls is a family friendly attraction straddling both North America and Canada. It’s a distance from major cities, but quite worth …
Four Travel Tips When Visiting Richmond, Virginia
Located on the East Coast of the United States, Richmond is the capital of Virginia and a state where eight U.S. presidents …