Somewhere in Tibet. We often feel that life on the road is always more exciting. New sounds, sights and smells and totally foreign environments. Our senses are excited and overwhelmed by all the newness and novelty brought upon by traveling to a new country or city. But for most of us with a job, …
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Thanks to a close friend of mine, I finally had the opportunity to visit the Perhentian Islands, one of the top holiday destinations in Asia, if not the world. The Perhentian Islands are rich in lush tropical vegetation and are surrounded by pristine white sandy beaches and turquoise crystal clear waters, making the islands a …
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Most of us may be familiar with cuisines from neighbouring South East Asian countries such as Thailand, Indonesia and Vietnam, but how much do you know about Filipino food? Being a melting pot of cultures and traditions, it is no wonder that Filipino foods are an amalgamation of diverse cultures and influences such as the …
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About two months ago, I decided to take a break from my corporate job which had left me physically and mentally exhausted and stressed out for the past couple of years. Under the encouragement of my yoga teacher, I immediately made up my mind within a couple of days that I would deepen my yoga …
Read more “Mesmerizing Goa – the good, the bad, the beautiful and the ugly”
We always talk about how fun it is to travel with friends, and heck there are tonnes of articles on solo travelling on the Internet. But when it comes to travelling with family, I noticed there is comparatively less content covering this topic on the web; why is that? I get it, I get it, …
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Humans look so tiny compared to the grandeur of the Great Wall! When it comes to the Great Wall of China, what comes to your mind? Tall, formidable walls perched atop the spine of the mountain ranges with hundreds or thousands of people and crowds everywhere? Nicely paved walkways and symmetrical steps or stairs stretching …
The Izu Peninsula (伊豆半島) is a place I would not have visited or even crossed my mind if it weren’t for my co-worker who’s a big fan of the Japanese anime and is quite knowledgeable in places around Japan. Given its close proximity to Tokyo, about an hour an a half on express train, the Izu …
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The modern society continues to progress. The population of urban dwellers continues to grow and expand at an unprecedented rate. And people are more in tuned with technological gadgets. However, it seems like humanity is, by and large, regressing. If you are a city dweller, take a look around you, people are rushing to their …
This was my second visit to Thailand. My first trip was to the hustling and bustling metropolitan city Bangkok. I had mixed feelings for that city probably because I was never a huge fan of big cities, crowds, pollution and skyscrapers. But Chiang Mai hit all the right spots and has surprised me way beyond …
Sapa, located deep within the mountain ranges bordering China and Vietnam, has always been on my list of must-go places. So, when I finally had the opportunity to travel to Vietnam I made sure Sapa is on my itinerary.While most people would prefer the comfortable way of sightseeing for example joining a tour group or …
Read more “Ethical and Mindful Trekking in Sapa – 2D1N 25-km Trek + Homestay with the Red Dao tribe”
