Things to do in Harbin   Japan, Korea and Europe - these are the usual culprits which pop up when we’re searching for winter destinations. But while these places have colder climates, they also involve long flights and expensive tour packages. Enter Harbin, a city in China where the temperatures...

Non-touristy things to do in Gold Coast   Most people think that the Gold Coast is all about beaches and lepak -ing, but there are loads of activities for travelers who’d rather have an adventure in the great outdoors than lie on a beach towel and suntan. We’re not talking...

Hidden nature sites in Indonesia   Indonesia is home to some of the best natural sites in the world. From the world’s largest volcanic lake Lake Toba to trekking hotspot Mount Rinjani to the famous temples of Borobudur , backpackers throng these places hoping for fresh adventure. But while the...

Visit 2 Beach Destinations In 1 Weekend   Mention a beach getaway, and the first images that come to mind are turquoise blue waters off the coast of Maldives or suntanning sessions on a Caribbean beach. What follows though, is the ultimate killjoy: the huge amounts of moolah or time...

Go Greek for Cheap     Source You’ve coughed out the down payment for your BTO, and spent a bomb securing the wedding venue, photographers, band, dress, invitations… the list goes on. But this doesn’t mean you have to settle on the nearby Bali or Phi Phi Island for your...

A Western Australian Adventure   When we think of Australia, several famous landmarks come to mind. It can be the iconic Sydney Opera House, the spectacular Great Barrier Reef or even party city, Bondi Beach. But we hear little about Western Australia or its capital city, Perth.  This can come...

A hipster’s guide to Melbourne City   Yes, Melbourne is the undisputed cafe capital of Australia. And yes, Melbourne boasts some of the finest coffee your tastebuds will ever come into contact with. But no, that’s not all that Melbourne has to offer. You don’t become the most liveable city...

Osaka - Japan’s Biggest Secret   Osaka is commonly seen as a city for travellers to transit at before jetting off to glossier cities like Tokyo and Hokkaido, but it shouldn’t be that way. Osaka has steadily grown into a destination to visit over the past few years. There's so...

  A True Foodie Paradise   As a holiday destination, Taipei is synonymous with one thing: Food. If you’re a complete newbie, like me, to this eclectic land of bustling streets and awesome night markets, the sheer variety of food may stun you. Almost everything is delicious in Taipei, but...

A Week In Wonderland   Rich, vibrant, and grand - these are three words I would never have used to describe Kaohsiung upon hearing about it for the first time. After all, think of Taiwan and the first things that come to mind are its night markets and street food....