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A step-by-step guide on how to maximize the beachy wonders of Trincomalee

If you’ve been following my Sri Lanka travel series, then you’ll know Trincomalee’s my last stop (and a completely unexpected one at that!). So as a prelude, let me just say – I knew there wasn’t much to see in Read more…


A step-by-step guide on how to maximize your journey to Kandy

I’ll be honest, the allure of Kandy completely missed me. To this day, I look back at my Sri Lanka trip fondly (even Colombo!), but Kandy I will definitely skip the next time I go back. Having said that, if Read more…


Ella: A logistics and travel guide for first-time travelers (as a DIY solo female backpacker!)

I’ll keep the introduction short – especially for those who’ve been following my 7-day Sri Lanka solo female backpacker story! If you want to read things in order, my very first stop in Sri Lanka was at Colombo, followed by Ella Read more…


A step-by-step guide on how to maximize your Everland Seoul adventure

Who loves theme parks? Me, that’s who! Whenever I head over to a certain location with a well-known theme park, you can bet I’d allocate one whole day for that (and that I’d bug EVERYONE with me to wake up Read more…


What to see and do when in Melbourne

Sydney and Melbourne may both be in Australia, but they’re worlds apart – only similarity being the chill vibe evoked by pretty much everyone in the city, and of course, the absolutely delicious food (and coffee!) For me, the biggest Read more…


Europe: A logistics and travel guide for first-time travelers

Europe – the holy grail of travel locations (a bit of an exaggeration but it certainly felt that way to me when I was preparing for my trip!) Because of its distance from Southeast Asia, and the perception that it’s Read more…


What to see and do when in Singapore (6-day itinerary): Day 2 (Gardens by the Bay, Marina Bay Sands, Merlion)

Day 2 After a good night’s sleep, we felt extremely well-rested and were ready to tackle the next part of our journey (the most touristy part of Singapore)! Presenting… the Gardens by the Bay – Marina Bay Sands – Esplanade Read more…