Five Reasons to Choose the Mercure Maldives Kooddoo Resort
byI recently ticked off a bucket list trip to the Maldives that lived up to the hype and then some. A big reason for…
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Leeli Lounge Review: Male Airport, Maldives
byThe tail end of my mini around the world Aeroplan booking kicked off with my first time flying Singapore Airlines Business Class from the…
Five Things to Consider When Booking Maldives Resorts
byThe Maldives is what vacation dreams are made of. White wispy sand spit islands, crazy sea life, and of course, those overwater bungalows the…
Mercure Maldives Kooddoo Resort Review – The Best Value in The Maldives?
byWith my recent trip to India and Sri Lanka came a once-in-a-lifetime visit to the Maldives. With that, a chance to stay in an…
Conquering the Sisterhood of Fire and Ice: Hiking Japan’s Mt. Fuji and the Philippines’ Mt. Mayon
byTwo wonders of nature that are easy to reach in Asia are two of the world’s most perfectly coned volcanoes – the glorious Mt….
Instagramming Tokyo – Sushi, Playing in Traffic, and Men in Diapers Shaking Babies
byEach month on this website I feature a favourite country, city, or region of mine. Alongside this destination of the month comes posts, highlights,…
Playing in Traffic – Tips on Visiting Shibuya Crossing in Tokyo
byJapan has its share of quirky things to see and do. From sumo wrestlers yelling at babies to Cosplay, Japan has no shortage of…
The Best Beach Destinations in Thailand
byLocated in Southeast Asia, the Kingdom of Thailand is one of the hottest exotic destinations globetrotters from all over the world love to visit. It…
5 Very Japanese Things To Do In Japan
byWith its mix of ancient traditions and modern life, Japan is many things. Of those things, quirky tops the list. Surprised? Japan did bring us…
Eating Asia: A Foodie’s Journey Across a Continent
byAsia. Delicious, flavourful Asia. I had always known that Asian food was a soft spot for me. The worldly eats recipes I have shared can…
Making Sense of Dubai Mall Culture
byDubai is known as “the gateway between East and West.” It houses landmarks like Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world, and Palm Jumeirah,…
Cutting up Kuta on a Retro Bali Booze Bus
byLooking for a truly unique way to see Bali? Hop aboard the Bali Beach and Bar Hopping Tour by Custom 1980 VW Kombi Bus…
Making the Most of 3 Days in Singapore
bySingapore is truly a unique city, and if you find yourself exploring South East Asia, it is definitely worth checking out. You only need…
Ubud Paradise – Villa Sabandari Review
byResearch Ubud on the interwebs and you’re presented with beautiful imagery of green jungle, rice fields, and playful monkeys. What you don’t see is the…
Trying Kopi Luwak in Bali – Natures Coffee Filter
byYou call yourself a coffee lover? Do you love it enough to try a cup from beans that were “processed” through a cute little…
A Photo Walk Through the Rice Fields of Ubud
by“Yo, what’s down there?” I continued my climb back up the Tegalalang Rice Terrace not knowing this dumb question was directed at me. “Bro! What’s…
Getting Fresh & Local at the Balinese Farm Cooking School
byI’ve been very lucky to take some seriously great cooking classes around the world. From Turkey to Thailand and Osaka to Kuala Lumpur, there…
Monkey See – A Photo Walk through Ubud’s Monkey Forest
byRelaxing wasn’t the only thing on my Ubud agenda. Between tea time at Villa Sabandari and strolling through the rice terraces, I went to…
Bali Break – Kana Kuta Hotel Review
byTucked away from the crowded streets of Kuta is the friendliest oasis I have ever encountered – The Kana Kuta Hotel . This was my Bali…
72 hours in Singapore – What to See, Eat, and Drink
by3 days may not seem like a lot to explore a new country but when you’re talking about a tiny nation like Singapore, it’s plenty. To ensure…
Why Singapore has the Best Airport in the World
bySince 1999 Singapore has held the title of the best airport in the world 6 times. It currently holds this title with consecutive years at…
That Time I Tried Durian in Singapore
byI will try anything once. Durian was an exception as I had no intention of ever trying it, until now. I managed to avoid…
Fun with Coffee in Singapore
byAs noted in my post on Singapore Cocktail Bars that are worth the price, in this city, finding value is key. A drink here is…
Uniquely Singapore Views – Where to Capture the Best Side of Singapore
bySingapore has no shortage of vantage points. From one of the world’s tallest Ferris wheels to the world’s highest craft brewery, it also has some…
4 Singapore Cocktail Bars Almost Worth the Price.
byFinding an overpriced drink in Singapore is as easy as ordering a drink in Singapore. To pay $20 plus for a drink at Singapore cocktail…