Posted on December 15, 2010
by Nellie Huang
in Asia, Romantic escapades, Short Getaways, Thailand

The sea was a shade of aqua blue, the sand pale pearly white and the surrounding foliage a blanket of emerald green. There was silence except for the sound of the lapping waves. I was on the island of Ko Samui and the last thing I had expected to …
Posted on December 5, 2010
by Nellie Huang
in Asia, Festivals, Romantic escapades, Spiritual Travel, Thailand

Shrouded in a golden glow, Bangkok seemingly puts on a glamorous coat and a mystical air by night. Starkly contrasting with its usual daytime chaos, the city represents a whole different world come sunset: its golden temples shimmer in gold and its river banks calm and tranquil. Floating along …
Posted on October 15, 2010
by Nellie Huang
in Asia, Short Getaways, Thailand, Travel Tips

This week, we head all the way back to Southeast Asia, where intoxicating smells, sights and sounds await. Today’s guest post, by Ross Fraser, guides us on how to navigate the chaotic streets of Bangkok, and find our way amidst the shimmering temples, floating markets and skyscrapers. Bangkok: a …
Posted on April 8, 2010
by Nellie Huang
in Adventure Travel, Guatemala, New Zealand, Recommendations, Thailand

Adrenaline junkies alert! Tired of conventional travel, cultural tours and no-thrills vacations? Forget about backpacking through Europe or beach-hopping in Central America. These days, there are plenty of exhilarating activities out there, enough to fuel up your bodies and get your heart racing. Gear yourself up for some wacky adventure as I bring …
Posted on February 1, 2010
by Nellie Huang
in Adventure Travel, Asia, Australia, Borneo, Ecuador, Jordan, New Zealand, Recommendations, South America, Thailand, Travel Tips

One of the many reasons why people travel is the challenge it poses. Diving into shark-infested waters, climbing the towering peaks or trekking through dense jungles – they all jolt adventure travelers to life. As my blood rushes with every adventure, I am reminded of the meaning of travel. Once …
Posted on May 27, 2009
by Nellie Huang
in Culture, Short Getaways, Spiritual Travel, Thailand

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.
Posted on April 17, 2009
by Nellie Huang
in Festivals, Thailand, Travel News

Widespread violence has broken out once again in the Thai capital of Bangkok. Anti-government protesters, loyal to Thaksin Shinawatra, the exiled former prime minister, clashed with armed soldiers and local residents on Monday. Thai soldiers fired automatic rifles in the air and sprayed tear gas in a bid …
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 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 [...]