“What is your most memorable travel experience?” Despite hearing that question countless times (especially when people learn of pohtecktoes.com), I still struggle to answer it because every travel experience is unique and I love them all for different reasons. Which is why I tend to say different things at different times, though friends will probably attribute this…
Letter From My Future Self: Dear Hendric, I hope this letter reaches you in good stead. I had to pull quite a few strings and step on a couple of toes to send this back in time (cause you know such things aren’t allowed), so I’m just really happy that you received it. Things are…
Santorini on a Budget (5D4N) – Mention Santorini and images of white painted cliff-side homes with blue domed roofs synonymous with the greek islands immediately materializes. Despite suggestions that a beautiful island like this would cost a bomb to visit, it was really more affordable than what I had initially imagined. Unless you are going…
Guide To Travel Vaccinations In Singapore – Travel vaccinations are something we as Singaporeans often take for granted due to the high health standards back home. To be honest, I never knew how much risk I had previously placed myself in if it wasn’t for the compulsory Yellow Fever vaccination I had to take before…
What makes a place great for solo travel? Whether it’s because you want to experience more, find it more convenient, or want to know yourself better through your own Eat, Pray, Love journey, we travel alone for many reasons. As for myself, it’s usually because I either want to immerse myself in a place without the…
Nov ’13 Japan can be a weird place for the uninitiated. Sometimes it seems like Japan is suffering from some form of identity crisis with it’s mix of traditional culture and festivals, cutting edge technology, myriad of subcultures (otaku, gyaru, cosplayers to name a few), world-class service, curious practical innovations, and creative entertainment options. And…
Image credit: jpopasia.com Unless you look like Taeyang, chances are that it’s gonna be quite different traveling alone as an Asian guy compared to our other fellow travelers. People always talk about the exciting people you’re going to meet and how much fun you’re going to have, but the truth is that things don’t always…
