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Bali 4-day DIY itinerary: Mt Batur sunrise trek and Uluwatu Temple

For folks who follow my blog, you’ll know I always try to do one hike per trip per location. Well, Bali’s no different. I’ll admit, this was my very first sunrise hike though – so I was woefully unprepared. Hence, Read more…


Bali 4-day DIY itinerary: Nusa Penida tour

For our second day, we were eager to see the pristine and IG-worthy beaches of Nusa Penida. We were extremely lucky to be honest… Indonesia is a calamity magnet, largely due to the fact that it sits on the Pacific Read more…


Guide to Bali for first-time DIY tourists

Bali – the land of beautiful Instagram photos! I kid you not, everything here is picturesque and meant to be photographed. It’s simply beautiful. But of course, for you to enjoy your trip fully – you’ll want to make sure Read more…


UK cross-country tour (9-day itinerary) – What to see and do in Edinburgh

I love love love Edinburgh – a place where names indicate how things were and not how things are. I had the most wonderfully stimulating time in this city, and I wish I had more than one day to explore Read more…


UK cross-country tour (9-day itinerary) – What to see and do in Windermere

It’s been a whirlwind journey! On my third day in the UK, I headed over to Windermere – otherwise known as the most popular destination in the United Kingdom’s Lake District. Actually, I had NEVER heard of the Lake District Read more…


Everything you need to know about Yogyakarta (as a DIY tourist!)

Why go to Yogyakarta? Easy! Borobodur looks looks amazing, the location was just right (I was working in Kuala Lumpur, and my friends were working in Jakarta at the time), but also because it didn’t need bikini bodies (sorry Bali) Read more…


A travel and food guide to Malaysia’s hidden jewel: Penang

Penang – the hidden jewel of Malaysia (completely coined by me). But I say this with all honesty, I absolutely loved Penang – with its artistic street murals adorning the UNESCO Heritage town to the mouth-watering culinary delights, Penang was Read more…


Day trip from KL: Discovering the hidden treasures of Melaka

On a chill weekend, I decided that I should probably check out Melaka – for three reasons: It’s a UNESCO world heritage site and is just brimming with local culture and architecture Food is good, and ‘unique.’ I’d been to Read more…


What to see and do when in Yogyakarta (Borobodur ++ off-the-beaten track spots)

Yogyakarta – my rush travel for 2016. Literally booked my air ticket and hotel 2 days before the flight, this was the trip that pushed through by sheer willpower alone, aided and abetted by my crazy yet awesome travel buddies Read more…