Posted on June 25, 2009
by Nellie Huang
in Argentina, Food, Recommendations, Romantic escapades, Short Getaways

Riding through the wilderness, rolling hills and streams of Unquillo, we had an amazing time soaking in the stunning views of the Sierras Chicas (mountain chain) and feeling our way through the quaint pueblos (villages) scattered around the countryside. Unquillo lies on the outskirts of the Córdoba city. The city of Córdoba …
Posted on June 22, 2009
by Nellie Huang
in Argentina, Recommendations, Romantic escapades, Spiritual Travel

Bordering the frontier between Argentina and Brazil, the Iguazu Falls are one of the most majestic natural wonders of the world. Witnessing the Iguazu Falls with our own eyes, I was struck by its raw and genuine beauty. Standing on one of the look-out points, you could feel as though you’re …
Posted on June 18, 2009
by Nellie Huang
in Argentina, Recommendations, Spiritual Travel

// < ![CDATA[ google_ad_client = "pub-9898648874665533"; /* in-post square */ google_ad_slot = "5737140338"; google_ad_width = 200; google_ad_height = 200; // ]]> This week’s guest blogger is another friend of mine in the travel writing world, Keith Jenkins. A fellow Asian writer, Keith has called Amsterdam home for 18 years, and documents his extensive travels on [...]
Posted on June 13, 2009
by Nellie Huang
in Argentina, Culture, Romantic escapades, Travel Tips

While I’m out dancing tango and enjoying a steak or two with my dear Argentinean friends, kind folks over at Hostelbloggers have whipped up some travel tips for travelers to enjoy Buenos Aires on a budget. Check out their site to find some huge hostel bargains and budget travelling tips!
Posted on June 10, 2009
by Nellie Huang
in Los Angeles, Recommendations, Romantic escapades, Short Getaways

As the last installation of Melanie’s Best of LA series, my favorite LA guru gives us a lowdown on what to do and see in Malibu. Check out her blog on couple travel at Travels with Two where she charms us with whimsical travel tales. Here’s what we love most about …
Posted on June 7, 2009
by Nellie Huang
in Los Angeles, Recommendations, Romantic escapades

As I head up North to Fresno (California), Melanie Waldman, my favorite LA guru, continues to astound us with her awesome recommendations on where best to hang out in Los Angeles. Having met her personally in LA, I could feel her warmth and passion for life and travel, and her long-term love affair with the [...]
Posted on June 5, 2009
by Nellie Huang
in Life, Los Angeles

The Californian sunshine is spreading its rays on my face, as the sea breeze caresses my hair seductively. Surfer dudes are frolicking in the sea and street punks are pumpin’ to the beat blasting from the beach bars. This has always been one of my favorite spots in the world – Venice Beach. …
Posted on June 4, 2009
by Nellie Huang
in Food, Los Angeles, Recommendations, Travel Tips

While I’m flying across the Pacific to the big sassy city of LA, my new friend cum travel blogger Melanie Waldman is filling in as my guest blogger. Her blog Travels With Two is a couple’s informal guide to charming cities around the world, with a romantic touch! Get ready for a series …
Posted on June 2, 2009
by Nellie Huang
in Life, Recommendations, Travel Tips

In Elizabeth Gilbert’s biography of rediscovering life in ‘Eat Pray Love’, a particular paragraph evoked some thoughts in me, as she defines a ‘good’ traveler: ‘Truthfully, I’m not the best traveler in the world. I’ve met people who are great at it. Real naturals. I’ve met travelers who are so physically sturdy they could drink [...]
Posted on June 1, 2009
by Nellie Huang
in Life, Recommendations, Travel Tips, Working abroad

As we drove, for the last time, past the bay area of Singapore, I turned back to see the shimmering night lights of the glitzy city fading behind me. Like time, the city has come and passed. It’s the end of yet another sojourn in the country I call home. Time to hit the road [...]