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Lessons Learned From A Self-Drive Tour
Hello, road trip! Here's what we came out learning after our wee-long literary tour of the United Kingdom.
Literally Literary: My Book-Inspired Self-Drive Tour
We had always hankered to visit the places described in our favourite books. So in June 2017, we decided to embark on a self-drive literary tour.
10 Ways To Make Full Use Of Your Stay At The Royale Chulan Penang
The Royale Chulan Penang delights its visitors with a mix of historical charm and modern comforts.
7 Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Give Iran A Miss
Decades of economic sanctions and unfavourable portrayal by the media have given the Iran quite the poor image.
8 OMG Hotel Services That Are Way Over The Top
Traditional hotels and resorts are seriously upping their game. Check out some of the most insane services hotels provide today!
Scam Alert: Woman Pays €32,000 For Apartment In Paris
A couple ended up duped out of €32,000 after finding the seemingly perfect apartment on Airbnb.
6 Boutique Hotels To Check Out In Singapore
Like it cosy and comfortable when you're visiting Singapore? Or perhaps you like it elegant and grand? There's always a perfect boutique hotel for you in this city.
5 Hotel Safety Tips For The Solo Female Traveller
Arm yourself with knowledge and research, and maybe employ these few basic hotel safety precautions for your solo travels.
Is Myanmar Safe To Travel Right Now?
If you’re currently travelling through Southeast Asia and contemplating whether or not to visit Myanmar, you may find yourself asking these questions...
3 Shocking Cases Of Tourists Who Were Arrested For ‘Accidentally’ Breaking The Law
It’s safe to say that getting handcuffed by the police and staying in prison is definitely not on anyone's tourist to-do list.
Seeing The Best Of Munich, Germany In A Day
Although notorious for gathering drinkers from across the globe to convene annually, Munich has many more sights to offer.
How To Spend A Long Weekend In Kyoto, Japan
If you’ve ever seen the movie Memoirs of a Geisha, your expectations of Kyoto are likely to be... a tad bit limited.
Finally, An Airbnb-Like App Made For Solo Female Travellers!
Choosing you accommodation in a foreign country as a woman can be troublesome, and even more so as a solo female traveller.
What I Learned From Visiting Thailand’s Famous Elephant Sanctuaries
"We learned about their former lives as logging and riding elephants, including the horrendous 'spirit-breaking' process."
How Travel Challenges Will Shape You
When planning a trip, we tend to only focus on the good times to come.
Want To Escape The Monsoon Season? Try These Southeast Asian Destinations
These destinations are quite popular during the end of the year, so be sure to plan and book your trip ahead of time!
Zafigo Giveaway: Win A L’Oréal & Zafigo Travel Pack!
You've probably dabbled with the idea of being that girl who has her own travel and beauty kit. Well dabble no more, because we're getting you started now.
Travel & Beauty: How To Bring Your Entire Cosmetics Wardrobe With You
If you've got to have your toners, serums, moisturisers, elixirs, eye creams and hair oils while travelling, then we've got some beauty tips you'd love!
Are You A Backpacker Or A Begpacker?
In a nutshell, a begpacker is a backpacker who begs for money throughout their travels, typically on the streets, to fund their way through.
What To Do When You’re Stuck In A Flood While Travelling
Ever wondered what you should do if you book a holiday and end up caught in a flood?
6 Tips On Becoming An Earth-Friendly Traveller
You don’t need to quit travelling in order to be more environmentally conscious, here are a few ways you can become an earth-friendly traveller.
How To Prepare For Natural Disasters In Asia
If you ever get stuck in a natural disaster situation whilst on your travels, here's the low-down...
How To Enjoy Tokyo As An Introvert
I had my fears and concerns before arriving in Tokyo, but they surprisingly vanished in the face of its reality.
Should You Worry About Bali’s Volcanoes?
On the fence about either booking a trip or cancelling one going to or from Bali in wake of the volcano warnings?
























