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. 
Where is that? That’s one of the first questions people often ask when Mauritius is mentioned. Located in the Indian Ocean to the east of Africa, Mauritius conjures up images of a remote and picturesque island hideaway. The island lives up to …
I was sitting at the top of a calanque, eating my potato chips. Deep blue-emerald water overlooked the steep-sided valley. Down below where the glistening Mediterranean sea meets the white limestones, there was a tiny town with a tiny dock, …
The capital city of Central Java, Semarang, is not as popular as Bali or Yogyakarta. However, it retains its own rustic colonial charm. Being a compact and quiet city, Semarang is all about winding down, strolling and enjoying traditional delicacies. …
Rotterdam is the modern city cousin of Amsterdam. With eccentric architectural marvels such as the Cube Houses, Markthal, Witte Huis, and Euromast, Rotterdam is every architect’s dream. Beyond the innovative buildings and skyscrapers, Rotterdam’s calendar is full of festivals and …
I often hear a misconception Singaporeans have about Morocco — that it is a Middle Eastern country filled with desert plains. Unbeknownst to them, Morocco, which is actually located in North Africa, has so much more to offer than the …
Few Singaporeans know the impact that the small Armenian community in Singapore had on the development of the city-state. In fact, they make up of Singapore’s smallest minority, with less than 700 Armenians over the span of 200 years. Yet, …
Santorini has been touted as having one of the most beautiful sunsets in the world, and there’s only one way for me to find out! Packing up my bags at the beach-laden island of Mykonos, I boarded a fast-speed Catamaran …
Jordan may have some testy neighbours, but it is easily one of the safest in the region. It hides some of the world’s most well-preserved ancient world relics, which is why it has remained a dream destination for those in …
The city has rocketed to fame after its stony landscapes set the scene for the twists and turns of epic TV series, Game of Thrones. See what the Croatian city looks like to visitors in this drone video by Expedia, …
As soon as the peaks of Everest and Kanchenjunga emerged from behind the clouds, my sister and I went shutter crazy. We were on a flight to Bhutan, and we were hovering over the mighty Himalayas. Mandira, a Bhutanese girl …
