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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Singaporean cuisine

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 in Singaporean food to satiate your craves and thirst. The food junkie in me  [...]


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May 23, 2009 · Food, Recommendations, Singapore  
    
Freedom to Travel!

So I’m officially off the hook, a self-declared freelance writer, with no full-time job that makes me question my real existence in this world.  Besides some pre-trip preparations to busy myself with, I’m all geared up for our South America trip that will probably see us hiking up mountains, snorkelling with sea lions [...]


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May 18, 2009 · Short Getaways, Travel Tips  
    
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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May 13, 2009 · Festivals, Singapore  
    
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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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May 5, 2009 · Life, Travel Writing, Working abroad  
    
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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