Kampong Glam: A Heritage Walk
One of the oldest neighborhoods in Singapore is Kampong Glam. Today it has transformed itself into a fun and fairly touristy commercial district, but the National Heritage Board has developed […]
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Fashion Traditions of Asia
There’s not much traveling being done these days — I’m writing as nearly everyone in the world has been told to stay indoors due to COVID-19 — but I thought […]
3 Days in Nai Harn
There’s nothing like a weekend getaway, and the lazy beach town of Nai Harn on the Thai island of Phuket offers a lovely escape. You could spend three days here […]
Singapore by MRT: The Blue Line, Chinatown to Bukit Panjang
The plan: Continue my adventure of visiting every MRT (subway) stop in Singapore, watching the island change one stop at a time. This trip covered a whopping eighteen stops on […]
Milan in 2 Days
Two days is not nearly enough time to spend in Italy’s second-largest city, but it’s certainly enough to dip your toe in the water. Here are 10 things that I […]
How to Enjoy Venice in Winter
Venice in the summer is charming — you get long days to wander the streets, dine al fresco, and while away the hours out on a plaza nursing an Aperol […]
11 Fun Things to Do in Turin
Turin is Italy’s fourth-largest city, yet it feels surprisingly under-touristed. Here are 10 things that might inspire some travels! 1. Visit the Museo Egizio (Egypt Museum) Turin is home to […]
The Emerald Pool & The Hot Spring Waterfall
If you can tear yourself away from the beach while you’re visiting Krabi, it’s well worth taking an hour-long ride out to the Khao Pra-Bangkram Wildlife Sanctuary in the Thung […]
Singapore by MRT: the Yellow Line, HarbourFront to Serangoon
The plan Continue my adventure of visiting every MRT (subway) stop in Singapore. This time, I rode sixteen stops on the Yellow Line (aka the Circle Line) — sixteen is […]
Empire of Silk: The Jim Thompson House
Bangkok is better known for its markets and temples than its museums, but a delightful option for viewing art and architecture is the Jim Thompson House Museum. Sited on the […]
