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…
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…
Lonely Planet names Singapore top country for travel in 2015 So the news broke on Tuesday (21st Oct ’14) that Singapore is the top country to visit in 2015. This is great news as Singapore celebrates her Golden Jubilee with SG50 just round the corner. But how are Singaporeans feeling about this? SGAG Trolling Some of…
In case the video doesn’t work on your smartphone, here’s a friendly mobile version. Epic South America in 3 mins – Walk, Bump, Discover 4 countries, 76 days, US$4.9k, and tons of activities packed into 3 minutes on my GoPro. Check out the full budget breakdown and secrets to how I managed to keep my costs low too.…
Swimming with Galapagos Sea Lions Snorkeling with the Galapagos sea lions was probably the most memorable thing I have ever done. Where else in the World can you get up close and personal with these beautiful animals. They were so curious and cheeky too, often swimming around or playing near you. The younger ones even come…
How well do you know Singapore? I always find myself asking this question whenever friends I meet while traveling visit our sunny island. I’m sure most of you already know what they have heard. We’re super clean and modern, expensive, lots of rules, no chewing gum (omg they are still harping on that), MBS looks amazing (apparently it’s on many tourist…
Galapagos Islands on a Budget (8D/7N) The Galápagos Islands are amazing. I’ve been to some pretty awesome places (Machu Picchu, Uyuni Salt Flats, Banôs, Iguazu Falls) during my 3 month tour around South America but nothing quite compares with the Galápagos Islands. Being amongst the islands where Darwin first discovered the theory of Evolution is like being…
Photo credit: skittledip Pictures of the spectacular Salar de Uyuni never fails to blow me away. So I was really thrilled when I finally got a chance to check this off my travel bucket list! The Salar de Uyuni is the largest salt flats in the World and when it rains, the layer of water…
