Posted on July 25, 2012
by Nellie Huang
in Adventure Travel, Asia, China, North Korea, Photoblog, Singapore, Thailand, the Philippines, Vietnam

We’ve been back in Spain for over a month now, taking time off to concentrate on marketing our magazine as well as working on our new app and other projects. The last six months in Asia have been quite the journey as we trotted from one country to the next, with our laptop and camera in tow. From [...]
Posted on April 12, 2012
by Nellie Huang
in Singapore, Thailand, the Philippines, Vietnam

haotic traffic, sizzling tropical heat, bustling street food stalls, megamalls alongside residential neighborhoods: this is Bangkok, one of the craziest – and most seductive cities in the world. We’re currently in the Thai capital, preparing for the annual Songkran festival (or Thai New Year). It’s been almost three months since we left our home base [...]
Posted on January 24, 2012
by Nellie Huang
in Festivals, Photoblog, Singapore

In the oriental world, the year has only just begun. We’re currently in Singapore, ringing in the Year of the Dragon with family and friends. It’s a great time to be here – with streets and shops splashed in red, Chinese words of wishes sprawled across hallways and an infectious festive spirit in the air. Chinese New Year is one of [...]
Posted on August 31, 2010
by Nellie Huang
in Europe, France, Japan, London, Middle East, Recommendations, Singapore

// Bright lights, skyscraping buildings and an endless flow of energy: big cities can be some of the best travel destinations. I used to be a city girl – dazed by the glitzy lights of New York and charmed by the classic English squares in London. These days, I’m more of an outdoors traveler but [...]
Posted on March 8, 2010
by Nellie Huang
in Asia, Europe, Japan, Life, New Zealand, North America, Singapore, Travel Tips

// While I’m out and about exploring my new city Seville, Bryant from Gustey.com is filling in as a guest blogger, rounding up 10 of the safest cities to travel. Some travelers still have qualms about traveling to certain destinations. For some, it is a priority to know that the country you’re in is safe [...]
Posted on May 23, 2009
by Nellie Huang
in Food, Recommendations, 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 …
Posted on May 13, 2009
by Nellie Huang
in Festivals, Singapore

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 …
Posted on April 22, 2009
by Nellie Huang
in Asia, Culture, Food, Recommendations, Romantic escapades, Singapore

If you’re a flashpacker looking for some luxury and sophisticated entertainment, Singapore would be your paradise. From exquisite wine bars to soothing high-end spa resorts, there is all you need for a modern urbanite’s flashy lifestyle. We promise you Asia’s finest, in this modern and chic tropical heaven. Here are some of the best …
Posted on April 5, 2009
by Nellie Huang
in Culture, Life, Singapore

Singapore is a melting pot of the 4 main races – Chinese, Malay, Indian and Eurasian. With our unique fusion of various languages and dialects, a local slang called Singlish is born. Many foreigners find it hard to understand our origins and heritage. But with our fast-paced life and traditional Asian values juxtaposed in this [...]
Posted on March 30, 2009
by Nellie Huang
in Asia, Borneo, Malaysia, Recommendations, Singapore, Thailand, Travel News

With several budget airlines appearing in the headlines lately, they are coming up with more new and innovative stunts to pull in the crowd. Now this new one will definitely catch you wide-eyed and salivating! Malaysia’s top budget airline AirAsia has launched a contest, ‘So You Wanna be a Pilot?’, opened to the public, …
Posted on March 22, 2009
by Nellie Huang
in Asia, China, Culture, Food, Indonesia, Japan, Life, Singapore, Travel Writing

// < ![CDATA[ google_ad_client = "pub-9898648874665533"; /* in-post square */ google_ad_slot = "5737140338"; google_ad_width = 200; google_ad_height = 175; // ]]> It all started when Alberto began asking me questions, on why Asians always eat with our mouths full, or why we never bother asking ‘how are you?’. I was always intrigued by how he [...]
Posted on February 27, 2009
by Nellie Huang
in Borneo, Culture, Indonesia, Life, Malaysia, Recommendations, Romantic escapades, Short Getaways, Singapore, Thailand, Travel Tips

// 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 thanks to over-developed tourism, most of these ‘ex-paradises’ are now crowded and touristy. Forget Bali, Phuket and Bintan, let’s [...]
Posted on February 25, 2009
by Nellie Huang
in Culture, Life, Recommendations, Singapore

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 …
Posted on February 8, 2009
by Nellie Huang
in Granada, Greece, Indonesia, Italy, Life, Melbourne, Miami, North America, Recommendations, Romantic escapades, Short Getaways, Singapore, Spain, Travel Tips, Turkey, Uncategorized

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.