Archive | May, 2009

Photoblog: Shimmering Bangkok

Golden Pagoda

Bangkok, despite its notorious traffic congestion and noise pollution, is almost like an Asian royalty decked out in subtle shimmer. From its gorgeous golden temples and pagodas, to the intricate craftsmanship of its glittering art and craft, let Alberto bring you on a Photo Tour through Thailand’s Capital of religion, architecture and culinary delights.

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Food Galore in Singapore

Spicy aroma and sassy sauces are omnipresent in the culinary capital of Singapore. Food is quintessential in this gastronomic city where eating is our favourite past time. From economical traditional hawker centers to high-end seafood restaurants, there is so much variety to satiate your craves and thirst. The food junkie …

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Hotel Reservation Sites for the Budget Travellers

// In a few weeks’ time, we’ll be starting our 4-month trip through South America from Buenos Aires, Argentina. As budget backpackers and a travelling couple, we tend to book affordable accommodation that allows us privacy of our own room, with  prices below US$20/person. These hotel reservation sites below come in handy for cheap guesthouse [...]

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BeerFest Asia 2009 – Partying under the Flyer

Crowd enjoying their beer in the Marquee

  Over the Labour Day weekend, the Beerfest Asia kicked some ass in Singapore as thousands of beer-lovers gathered at the Singapore Flyer for some ground-breaking fun. Held annually, this year’s lineup was particularly impressive, especially its venue. Partying right under the giant Ferris wheel was quite an authentic experience. Singapore’s version of the …

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Moving on: A New Life

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I hate this part: post-sojourning. You know the standard withdrawal symptoms –going back to a monotonous routine, feeling like an outsider at home, and basically, the unnerving blues. It’s almost like a drug addiction, you get the jitters and shivers, and your feet itch uncontrollably.

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Cool Climates of Central Java: Dieng Plateau

Rows of green fields

From the spiritual grounds of Borobudur, we headed further North into the marshy floors of an active volcanic complex. With the initial idea of returning back South, we’d changed our plans after meeting this energetic travel-savvy couple, Tina and Daniel, who decided to join us for the roadtrip. With our new-found travel mates, we geared [...]

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