Posted on October 31, 2011
by Guest Blogger
in North America, Romantic escapades, Travel Lists

This is a sponsored guest post written by Leslie To. It’s a brisk 78 degree day without a dark cloud in the sky. The sounds of crashing waves on the warm ocean shore and the cawing of seagulls from above add to Mother Nature’s soothing soundtrack. With a pair of sunglasses and a tall glass [...]
Posted on September 28, 2011
by Nellie Huang
in Iceland, Romantic escapades

Mention Iceland and you often conjure images of glaciers, waterfalls, volcanoes and most of all, the Northern Lights. Electrifying lights dancing in the night skies, lighting up the darkness with all kinds of color – this phenomenon occurs in few places in the world, and Iceland happens to be one …
Posted on August 25, 2011
by Nellie Huang
in Granada, Romantic escapades, Spain

I love surprises. Seriously, who doesn’t? This summer I was treated to a beautiful surprise, one that definitely left an imprint in my memories. On the night before our wedding, I was dashing around Granada, doing some last-minute preparations, when a surprise came knocking on our door. A luxury heritage hotel …
Posted on August 22, 2011
by Nellie Huang
in Romantic escapades, Travel Lists

Seeing the world from above often gives a refreshing perspective: peaked mountains transform into jagged land masses under your feet and rivers meander around like snakes. From above, land stretches beyond the horizon, revealing all the secret corners that one would have missed while on land. Atop a hot air balloon, …
Posted on July 8, 2011
by Nellie Huang
in Mauritius, Romantic escapades, Uncategorized

Here’s a quick update to let you guys know that I’ve found paradise! An emerald isle found in the middle of the Indian Ocean, Mauritius is all that I’d imagine it to be, and more. Surrounded by turquoise sea and cluttered with luscious green rainforests, this tropical island is packed with plenty of surprises. Since [...]
Posted on June 10, 2011
by Nellie Huang
in Adventure Travel, Jordan, Middle East, Romantic escapades

As my pilot starts the engine, I put on his Vin Diesel jacket and batman shades and buckle up. Within seconds, we are airborne, flying just inches away from the jebels or rock towers of Wadi Rum in Southern Jordan. I don’t care if the morning wind is whipping across …
Posted on May 26, 2011
by Nellie Huang
in Costa Brava, Europe, Food, Romantic escapades, Spain

// One of the highlights of my recent jaunt through Costa Brava, Spain, was the exquisite food and wine: our meals were made up of fresh Mediterranean food, punctuated with some of the best wines in the world – from Priorat wine to Freixenet cava (Spanish version of champagne). At Celler Martin Faixo, we sampled [...]
Posted on May 2, 2011
by Nellie Huang
in Asturias, Europe, Romantic escapades, Spain

On the last leg of our journey through Asturias, we hopped onto the newly launched Transcantabrico Gran Lujo train to get a taste of something different. We had spent the past week traversing its mountains by car, exploring its fishing villages on foot and now, whizzing through Asturia’s prairies …
Posted on March 25, 2011
by Nellie Huang
in Europe, Italy, Romantic escapades, Short Getaways, Spain

// Since getting bitten by the travel bug, I’ve been introduced to rural tourism on several occasions: olive-picking in Southern Spain, staying at an eco-lodge in the mountains of Guatemala and experiencing farm life in Western Australia. Rural tourism is a way of exploring and immersing in nature – and it often leads to surprising [...]
Posted on December 19, 2010
by Nellie Huang
in Festivals, Recommendations, Romantic escapades

// Where will you be spending Christmas this year? As a modern-day nomad, I’ve spent the past few Christmases in various corners of the world– from New York to London, Madrid, East Germany and this year back home in Singapore. Each destination has its own unique Christmas flair and offer a different experience. Today’s guest [...]
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 find: tranquility. It was all [...]
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 November 18, 2010
by Nellie Huang
in Adventure Travel, Budget Travel, Central America, Mexico, Romantic escapades

// While I’m out and about in sun-kissed Thailand, this week’s sponsored post brings us all the way to Mexico. Home to one of the world’s oldest civilizations, Mexico is a land packed with impressive monuments, stunning Caribbean beaches and culturally-rich cities. Many travelers head straight to the beaches and miss out on Mexico’s outstanding [...]
Posted on November 3, 2010
by Nellie Huang
in Morocco, Recommendations, Romantic escapades, Short Getaways

// Approaching Asilah from far, we see a jumble of square buildings topped with blue domes, enclosed within the sand-colored Medina walls. Reflecting the colors of the balmy sea, the town of Asilah is bathed in a blanket of white and blue, dotted by the occasional brown brick houses and honey-colored mosques.Men with burly beards, [...]
Posted on November 2, 2010
by Nellie Huang
in Adventure Travel, Alaska, North America, Romantic escapades

With Moby’s ‘Porcelain’ soundtrack blasting through our ears, we lifted off from the green emerald fjord, up into the clear skies. The psychedelic music made a dramatic start to our aerial tour of Southeast Alaska onboard a floatplane. We were nearing the end of our Southeast Alaska expedition onboard …