Escape the ordinary and discover the far far away. Don your explorers hat and wander beyond the popular destinations in Asia to experience truly foreign cultures, different seasons and adventures farther out there. From remote islands to cool cities not as commonly visited by the Asian traveller, this is for those of us who really want to experience the world. 
It was 6:00 am and I had just stepped out of the overnight coach I took from Zagreb to Sarajevo— an 8-hour journey. Where is Sarajevo? It’s the capital of Bosnia & Herzegovina, a landlocked country wedged between Serbia and …
Prague is the fourth most visited city in Europe after major European capitals such as London, Paris, and Rome. With architectural wonders to offer, it’s no wonder more than 8.5 million visitors travel to Prague annually. Founded during the Romanesque …
When picturing Canada, perhaps the first two things that come to mind are snow-capped mountains and the cold weather. While not too far from the truth, Canada still has so much more to offer. Aside from being the world’s second-largest …
After visiting Zimbabwe and enjoying its spectacular national parks and Victoria Falls, it made good sense to pop into neighbouring Zambia to tick off the only other country starting with the letter ‘z’. Visiting both Zambia and Zimbabwe at the …
The scenic town of Jiufen in Taiwan is by no means a new tourist destination. Long famed for its pretty winding streets packed with food and wares, this spot day trip destination is less than an hour away from Taipei. …
There are songs written about it, stories turned into movies about it, and even perfumes that are inspired by it. The sparkling stretch of the Amalfi Coast of Italy is considered one of the best places in the world to spend …
My first solo backpacking trip was in 2004, and the destination was Ireland. During that trip, I explored Ireland for two weeks. My journey began from the capital city, Dublin, after which I travelled across the country to a north-west …
Like a certain Disney princess, the cold never bothered me. While some may shiver at the thought of sub-zero temperatures, I love my frosty hinterlands, and there’s no place icier than Siberia in Russia. Here is my guide to planning …
It’s only a matter of time before Lisbon rises in popularity as a tourist destination. With its warm climate, beautiful beaches, and vibrant streets, it’s a sandy retreat and metropolitan wonder all in one. As the capital of Portugal, Lisbon is …
When my friends suggested going to Tianjin for our graduation trip, I was bemused. “If we’re going to China, why not head for the bigger metropolitan cities like Shanghai or Beijing instead? Are there really things to do in Tianjin?” …
