Escape the crowd in Tokyo for a day and see the sights that this port city has to offer whether its a folk museum or historical temple. The populous industrial city of Kawasaki is just south of metropolitan Tokyo. As you enter the Kanagawa prefecture, towering factories and steel plants will be the welcoming sight;... Read More
Skulls from a mass grave of Khmer Rouge victims in Choeung Ek. Photo from Adobe Stock The compelling draw of tragedy, destruction, and death blurs the line for tourism. Most quests to understand history has turned into terror travel–which introduces dark tourism. How do I enjoy the rest of the holidays after my first visit... Read More
Happening on 11 November 2019, Loy Krathong is the second largest festival in Thailand after Songkran, the Thai New Year. Known as the festival of light, it marks an occasion to celebrate hope and love, banish bad luck and welcome good fortune. Photo from Adobe Stock What is Loy Krathong all about? The festival of... Read More
East Malaysia or Borneo (as locals call it) is unfamiliar to most of us in the Peninsular when it comes to travelling on the largest island in Asia. Situated at the north of Borneo, Sabah is, in fact, the ultimate stop on its own. Sabah makes up 9.79% of the large island and is globally... Read More
Located in south-central of Japan, Yugawara is a small town famous for its resorts and weekend trips for the locals in the neighbouring city of Odawara. Since Japan is famous for its hot spring and onsen, Yugawara’s onsen experience is not to be missed. Photo from Adobe Stock Yugawara’s onsen is referred to as “Yakushi... Read More
The east coast has a “national scenic area” for the island in the Pacific Ocean. Known for having the best food in the world, Taiwan is not short in its natural landscape as well. Blanketed by central mountains, the east coast stands apart from its north and west counterparts; it is less populated, untouched and... Read More