What a difference a year makes Disclaimer: It’s gonna be an update/hopefully inspiring/self indulgent post cause pohtecktoes gotta potate alright. It’s a little long, but useful stuff towards the end yup. It’s been a crazy year, and since it’s the time for 2015 New Year resolutions, I figured it’ll be a good opportunity to look back…
2D1N Hsipaw Trekking and Homestay Experience Trekking in Hsipaw and staying with a Paluang family during our homestay was definitely the most authentic experience I had in Myanmar. The Burmese countryside was really beautiful, but it was the heartwarming locals that made the experience so special. :D People who make it to Hsipaw usually come for the treks…
Alcoholic drinks around the World In a world where language can sometimes be a barrier, the one thing we all have in common is alcohol. I’m no alcoholic (serious!), but I’m guessing we all like alcohol because it’s a great social lubricant that brings people together, regardless of where they may come from. In fact, appreciating alcohol is a great…
Inle Lake in Myanmar As with any travel destination, the more popular it gets, the more touristy it becomes. Inle Lake is one such example, as it has become a must visit attraction in Myanmar. That said, this freshwater lake in the Taunggyi District of Shan State is still large enough to give everyone a…
Going Balloons Over Bagan Bagan is an ancient city found in the Mandalay region of Myanmar, with thousands of temples dating back to the 7th century. One of the best ways to admire the sheer size and beauty of Bagan’s temples is up in the sky, from the basket of a hot air balloon. It was…
Budget cable skiing in Batam Sometimes you just want to get out of the country when it seems like there is nothing to do in Singapore. Might be a little slow here, but I’ve finally tried the cable skiing in Batam that some of my friends have been talking about! For just S$108, you get return ferry…
Cheat sheet to long weekend getaways in 2015 (Singapore) – Latest: Guide to long weekend getaways in 2017 Click here for the SG Kiasu Guide to Long Weekend Getaways in 2016. With 2015 just round the corner, it’s time to start planning for those long travel weekends and maximise your annual leave. There are 11…
South America on a Budget – 76 days, US$4.9k, 4 Countries (Brazil, Bolivia, Peru, Ecuador) and tons of activities Quite a few friends have been asking about the recent trip to South America, and how I can afford to travel for so long. I usually say that it’s mainly a lifestyle choice, like putting aside money every month for…
