Guides
Nature vs Cities: Which Is The Best Place To Travel?
While setting your sights on a new place to travel, many are faced with a difficult choice – explore the cities or delve into nature. Oftentimes, our schedules are packed, and we just can’t divide our time between the two.…
The Ultimate Travel Itinerary: Bangkok in 4 Days
Bangkok – it’s a city that needs no introduction. Regarded as the pinnacle destination for any backpacker’s itinerary and a favoured spot amongst faithful Buddhists and ex-pats alike, Bangkok illustrates the splendid harmony between the country’s undeniable spirituality and complete…
What Are Warungs and Why You Should Eat in Them!
A common site from the hectic streets of Jakarta to the laid-back beaches of Bali, you’ll often come across a familiar sight – makeshift, back alley eateries. We’re not talking restaurants here, these are simple, thrown-together little spots decked out…
The Ultimate Travel Guide: Taichung
Regarded as an art and cultural hub of Taiwan, the beauty of Taichung comes from its sheer variety of artistic, natural and travel-tingling delights! Despite receiving much less attention than other places around the country, Taichung is often considered the…
The Ultimate Beijing Guide: The Forbidden City
The true centrepiece of Beijing and indeed the greater Chinese dynasties of old, the Forbidden City was once the home to the nation’s most powerful emperors and remains a living guide to the once-mighty empire. For centuries, as the name…
The Ultimate Travel Plan: Fraser Island (K’gari)
The land down under is known to be a paradise for all things adventure! From the red sands of the outback to the vibrant oceans of the Great Barrier Reef, Australia has its all. Of the many mind-blowing tours on…
The Ultimate Travel Guide: Nagoya
Often cast in the shadows of the nearby cities of Kyoto and Osaka, Nagoya is Japan’s dark horse. It’s a city which beautifully illustrates Japan’s perfect harmony between its vibrant cultural past and unstoppable modernisation. Nagoya is also known for…
The Ultimate Travel Plan: Alishan National Park
Alishan National Park is considered one of the greatest national wonders in Taiwan and one of Asia’s most beautiful national parks. The rolling vistas of mountain ranges and luscious tea plantations have been the source of inspiration for photographers and…
The Ultimate Itinerary: Chiang Mai in 4 Days
The ancient capital of Chiang Mai perfectly illustrates the spectrum of what makes Thailand so great. Spectacular natural landscapes and undeniable spirituality live hand in hand alongside vicious martial arts and vibrant red-light districts. There’s little wonder that so many…
20 Things NOT To Do During Ghost Month in Taiwan!
Shuddering at the sight of a black cat crossing the road or avoiding walking beneath a ladder are just a few ways we in the West ascribe to superstitions. Though we typically understand its silly nature, Taiwan takes its superstitions…
