Seeing the Leaning tower of Pisa was a bucketlist item for me since I was a kid. We made a day trip from Florence to Pisa, which is a 1-1.5 hour journey by train. We were actually on our way to Riomaggiore so Pisa was a pit stop for us. Getting around Pisa is pretty... Continue Reading →
Postcards from 2 Day Trip To Cinque Terre
Struggling to decide between Italy's north and south coast? Same here! So, I included both on my 2-week trip to Italy. I spent 2 days with Riomaggiore, the farthest town on the Ligurian coast, as base and the only plan was to hike. Cinque Terre, literally translates to 5 villages, comprises of 5 cute seaside... Continue Reading →
A Day In Naples
I had a day in Naples on my recent trip to South Italy. Honestly, after reading negative reviews online (mainly around petty crime, cleanliness and chaos) I was not keen on spending much time in Naples. In fact, I cut short my stay to one night instead of two. However, after a day of walking... Continue Reading →
A beginner’s guide to hiking in Hong Kong
I discovered the joys of hiking in Hong Kong after 3 weeks of landing in the city. Until one of my colleagues recommended this as a great weekend activity, Hong Kong for me was just food and shopping. Now, when I think about my time in HK, I always have a mental picture of the... Continue Reading →
Long weekend in Bali: Hits and Misses
This is my second trip to Bali and we stayed at Courtyard by Marriott, Nusa Dua this time. As usual, the plan was not to make it a hectic trip but enjoy the slow pace of life in Bali. We just chilled at the resort on our first day. Second day we went to Ubud.... Continue Reading →
Top things to do in Yogyakarta, Indonesia
Yogyakarta is a small and bustling city in Indonesia, lovingly called 'Jogja' by the locals. Sharing the highlights of my trip with you all. How to reach: AirAsia runs direct flights from Singapore with around 2.5 hours flying time. Where to stay: We stayed at Hyatt Regency and I will highly recommend it. The property... Continue Reading →
Xi’an: Things to do on a 1 Day Trip
Finally made it to Xi'an during my recent quick trip to Hong Kong. I had planned to be there in October 2018 when I was in Beijing but had to cancel due to work commitments. But I am not complaining because being there in March saw Sakura trees in full bloom! If you are also... Continue Reading →
Most Relaxing Vacation at The Residence, Bintan
We chose the newly opened The Residence, Bintan for our December break and absolutely loved it. I didn't want to travel post the crazy travel schedule of Oct and Nov so we chose Bintan which is a 1 hour speed boat ride away from Singapore. We were then picked up by the resort and driven... Continue Reading →
Maldives: Living the dream at Olhuveli
Finally made it to Maldives- been dreaming about it for such a long time. Truly felt as if I am in paradise- crystal clear waters in different shades of blue, powdery soft sand, lots of sunshine and beautiful fishes at every corner! I chose to stay at the beautiful Olhuveli Beach and Spa Resort. It's... Continue Reading →
3 Days in Beijing, China
Beijing is the gateway to China and a quintessential part of every China itinerary. The seat of power of Chinese empires for centuries, it has multiple architectural marvels and landmarks of great historical importance. During my recent stint in Hong Kong, I did a 3 day trip to Beijing, to get a peek into China.... Continue Reading →
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