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.
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 …
The chilly breeze of the Atlantic Ocean sent shivers down our spines as we set foot on Albert Dock. The former brick-and-mortar warehouses were once one of the busiest ports in the world, but are now hosts to world-class museums …
We only had a day + night in Taichung and since some of the places in my itinerary were somewhat hard to get to without a car, I decided to book a driver for the whole day! Our driver was …
Cairo — the capital city of Egypt and the largest city in Africa. Every year, tourists flock to this glorious city, wanting to see the Great Pyramids of Giza, one of the ancient wonders of the world. Visiting the Pyramids …
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 …
Welcome To New Zealand New Zealand is often overlooked in the shadow of its neighbour Australia. But the island country in the southwestern Pacific Ocean is, in my opinion, one of the world’s most beautiful countries. The slower pace of life …
Many of you know Belgium for its beer, waffles and chocolate, but there’s more to the country than that. From architecture to museums to outdoor markets in the summer, this charming country has a lot to offer. While you can …
Singaporeans need little introduction to nasi padang. Yes, piping hot steamed rice served with various dishes — from the spicy gulai ayam (chicken curry) and beef rendang (nope, not the crispy one!) to sambal goreng and sayur lodeh. Padang, the …
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 …
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 …
