On the road – Trip diaries from the personal experiences of individuals on their journeys around the globe. Funny moments, epic travel tales and holiday nightmares.
Happy Valentine’s Day! If you’re single, you’re probably not in the mood for witnessing public displays of affection. What do you say, you plan your escape from the crowds of adoring couples that will soon crowd your favourite go-to restaurant …
It was Valentine’s Day. And while most boyfriends get their girlfriends the branded bag she’s always wanted and a huge bouquet of flowers, mine got a single envelope. In it, however, was a pair of tickets to Taiwan. Despite being …
When someone talks about Selangor as a travel destination, images of shopping malls, food courts and chic cafes pop up. But is that all there is to the Malaysian state? I decided to eschew the urban jungle of Selangor to …
Cinque Terre, directly translated as the 5 villages — Monterosso, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola, Riomaggiore — is a dreamy seaboard string of villages by the Italian Riviera. It’s a greatly coveted vacation location because it embodies the chill lifestyle. Walk around …
In Austria, winter comes with snow-capped mountains, log fires, and hot chocolate. Don’t just dream about a white Christmas! I have always liked the Austrian Christmas spirit, especially with all the Advent markets set up in various towns across the …
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 only thing that shrouds Iran more than its mysteries are its myths. The word ‘sanction’ has sat heavily not only upon the country but also upon the perception of most people. And yet small but vocal groups have said …
To me, Perth has always been a special city. In Perth, I am always able to find everything that represents the real Australia. Perth is modern yet rustic, a bit rugged but sophisticated — everything that modern travellers are looking …
As an art and book lover who has picked up a couple of Dan Brown novels over the years, I knew I had to include Florence in my itinerary when visiting Italy. It is apparently the Italian Renaissance city where …
When I tell people that I’ve lived and studied in the Netherlands, they usually ask if I stayed in Amsterdam. I’ve been to Amsterdam several times and while I love this city, other Dutch cities are usually forgotten. Having the …
