Forget Paris. The cosmopolitan capital bears little resemblance to France’s smaller cities, where people walk more slowly and smile more. There are so many things to do in France that I thought it would be a pity to confine myself to Paris. A 2.5-hour train ride from Paris, Nantes is a charming medium-sized city in …
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 Sahara Desert. I visited Morocco for a week when I was studying in France because …
Known for its modern skyline and economic vigour, Frankfurt is a booming tourist destination for explorers of all ages. For many travellers, Frankfurt is a gateway to Europe, but there is more to see than just roaming around the Frankfurt International Airport. An internationally diverse city, Frankfurt has many great things to offer, ranging from …
Munich may not be as hip as Berlin, but my husband and I made a stopover in the Bavarian capital on our tour of Germany to take in some of its art, history and culture. Of course, my heart squealed at the fact that we were going to visit the most iconic castle in the …
Fresh out of junior college, I ventured off on my own and left Singapore — the little red dot where I grew up. I was 18 and leaving home, not just to go around the block or across the border. I moved halfway across the globe to Munich, Germany. The idea of moving so far, …
Have you ever fallen in love at first sight? Well, I did. And I never forgot that day, the first time it happened. I was sitting at McDonald’s, scrolling through my Instagram feeds, waiting for my then-boyfriend to finish his homework. Then it appeared before my eyes — a photo of hot air balloons with …
In Krakow, Poland, it is difficult to ignore the weft of history that threads itself throughout the city’s sprawling market square and cobblestone backstreets that have weathered the ravages of World War II. The autumn days I spent there were mostly wet and bitingly cold, but on an uncharacteristically sunny day, my friends and I …
As the ancient capital of Japan, Nara boasts some of the most impressive sights (and deer!) throughout the country. There are indeed numerous beautiful temples in Nara, but you don’t have to worry about not being able to see everything in one day. The main attractions in Nara are located pretty close to each other around …
A holiday with a young child can be a hit or miss and my husband and I weren’t sure how a trip to Hanoi would work out with our six-year-old son in tow. As it turned out, there are many things to do in Hanoi which keep kids happy. Here’s how we spent our days …
If I were to pick a city in Malaysia, I would choose Penang, any day. It’s so diverse. There is a lot to do, beyond just museums and food. This melting pot of cultures incorporates a unified blend of Chinese, Indian and Malaysian culture. The influence of these three ethnicities is seen in the food, …
