Travel beyond the usual top destinations in Asia. For explorers who want see the little corners of the world, go off the beaten track and go for truly unique travels.
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, …
Many Singaporeans may not even be aware that we have a small but important Arab community in Singapore. In the 19th century, many Yemeni Arabs came to Singapore and were involved in the trade, retail and real estate development. In …
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 …
Dubai is an unlikely combination of 7 Star hotels, theme parks and giant malls on the edge of the desert. It’s also one of the world’s busiest transport hubs. Given all this, it’s worth exploring Dubai on a stopover en route …
Good news! Gazing into the crystal ball, the Year of the Dog looks overall like a great year to travel. As we close off the 2017 Chinese calendar and head into the new year, a change of scenery could be just …
If you’re a budget traveller looking to optimise your travel experiences, point your compass to Iceland this year. The main draw of this land is its natural beauty, which includes breathtaking thermal lagoons, natural light shows, geysers, glaciers and wildlife-spotting. Most …
It’s Ramadan season where, throughout the month (May 27 – June 25, 2017), Muslims around the world observe fasting, introspection and deep prayer. For Muslims, Ramadan is a time for spiritual strengthening and personal development, when days are spent exercising …
2 months ago, I’d never heard of Lagos. I suspect most Singaporeans haven’t either. Thanks to the wonders of the internet, I discovered this gem while planning my solo Eurotrip and decided to plot it into my itinerary, between my stops in Lisbon and …
