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Many friends have been scratching their heads for ideas on short weekend getaways from Singapore. We are after all very fortunate to be next-door neighbors with the lush tropical beaches of Malaysia and Indonesia. But [...]

  Each time a friend visits from abroad, we make it a point to bring him to the Botanic Gardens of Singapore. It’s one of my favourite spots in Singapore to get away from the crowd, and immerse in nature. Despite being known for its chewing-gum ban and tall skyscrapers, Singapore has a [...]

I’ve always dreamt of a life in the beautiful countryside of Tuscany, a house of my own, with a big vineyard, sipping wine in my terrace enjoying a view of the rolling fields. Restoring a 300-yr-old villa, learning a new language and setting up a new life in the village – it’s [...]

I’m still in bliss, heavenly bliss. It’s like waking up to the sun pouring through the windows, a beautiful day that you never want to end. It had come as a huge surprise, I had never expected Alberto to propose now. We had talked about our future, building a home together and moving [...]

You guys will have to excuse me but this post is not written by Nellie Huang. Instead, it’s written by her boyfriend Alberto as a surprise for her (this is what happens when you give your boyfriend access to your blog ). This is a very special post, because after Nellie finds out about [...]

Gorgeous secluded waterfalls, rough rocky landscape and unspoiled greenery are spread through out the huge Kakadu National Park. This part of Australia is casually known as the ‘Top End’, where the proximity to the Equator gives it a humid Tropical weather. Our adventure tour through Kakadu was thrilling and exciting – getting down [...]

As the most romantic day of the year is approaching fast, it’s time to dig up some hot ideas to romance your loved one. Modern urbanites these days might find it quite a bit of a commercialized gimmick for romantic fools to empty their pockets and boost the economy; I’m just one of those fools who love to be swept off my feet and completely indulge in romance.

Take a sneak peek into the world of Carrie, a bubbly and feisty all-American girl with that zest for traveling and life. You can’t help but indulge in her lively anecdotes as she trumps around America and Europe. With that positivity oozing out of every tale she pens, there’s never a dull [...]

We had a pleasant surprise today when we got home. In the form of a little parcel, it was a heartwarming gift all the way from Trinidad & Tobago. Hannah had sent us some local  flavor from her exotic island in the Caribbean – it made me think of all the moments we [...]

Oh yes, the Aussies sure have their unique slang, which still baffles me and other travelers alike. In some parts of Australia, their accent mixed with the Aussie slang make understanding them a tad bit difficult. But yet, you can’t seem to get enough of it. At least it cracked me up when we were [...]