Posted on February 27, 2013
by Nellie Huang
in Caribbean

From the religious enclaves of Israel, we’ve flown over oceans and continents to the Caribbean island of St Kitts – where time seems to have slowed down to a leisurely pace. Every where on the island, the warm breeze blows and the sound of lapping waves echo from the distance, people saunter on the beach [...]
Posted on May 16, 2012
by Nellie Huang
in Magazine, Travel Writing

Just as the sizzling heat sets in, this Summer Special issue of WildJunket Magazine inspires with a host of stories from the tropics: with our cover feature on island-hopping in the Philippines, sailing the Darién Gap from Colombia to Panama and a comprehensive travel guide on Turkey. Contributing Editor Candace Rose Rardon has just returned from walking the [...]
Posted on November 29, 2011
by Nellie Huang
in Travel Lists

This is a sponsored guest post by the University of East Anglia International Summer School. Summer study abroad gives you the chance to broaden your horizons with exciting new experiences. Study programmes can provide extra credit as part of your course, or simply extend your knowledge base and supply lifelong skills. When choosing …
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 May 17, 2011
by Nellie Huang
in Europe, Guest Post, Recommendations, South America

// This is a sponsored guest post by Jonathan Hunter. With summer fiercely approaching, now it’s a good time to plan your travels for the year. 2011 has been an eventful one so far, with massive global events taking the world by storm. Although it might not be safe to travel to certain parts of [...]
Posted on October 20, 2010
by Nellie Huang
in Europe, Greece, Romantic escapades

// Today´s guest post by David Collins brings us from one sultry Greek isle to the next, providing us with useful information on how to get around, what to see and what not to miss. Greece is a country renowned for its ancient history, born from a land where mighty gods ruled the land and [...]
Posted on June 1, 2010
by Nellie Huang
in Life, Travel Tips

// Summer is firing up my spirits as I get busy drawing up travel plans for the next few months. This week’s sponsored post features a list of classic travel songs that not only fire up your wanderlust but also give you inspiration for your next summer holiday! Running out of ideas for where to [...]
Posted on May 31, 2010
by Nellie Huang
in Adventure Travel, Romantic escapades

// It might be the summer wave that’s hitting me hard or the travel plans that I’ve been plotting over the past few weeks, but I can’t seem to get enough of gushing over paradisiacal summer destinations. So if you’re just like me, a dreamer and a summer-reveler, then get your bikini ready as we [...]
Posted on May 29, 2010
by Nellie Huang
in Recommendations, Romantic escapades

// Summer’s just around the corner, temperatures are sizzling and so are summer holiday deals. Forget touristy Cancun or predictable Caribbean cruises. With classic summer destinations getting flooded with holidaymakers each year, it’s time to look further afield and beyond your standard palm tree setting and hunt down alternative, exotic destinations that’ll make your summer [...]
Posted on March 18, 2010
by Nellie Huang
in Adventure Travel, Africa, China, Culture, Languages, Recommendations, Tanzania, Volunteering, Working abroad

// Since travelling became a significant part of my lifestyle, I’d come to realize that a conventional travel itinerary was just not enough to feed my thirst for complete cultural immersion or adventurous endeavors. It was time to ditch the guidebook and delve a little deeper, to get to know my destination inside out. Slow [...]
Posted on February 1, 2010
by Nellie Huang
in Europe, Greece, Italy, Lanzarote, Portugal, Recommendations, Short Getaways, Spain, Uncategorized

// I’m dipping my toes in crystal clear waters while my hair gets powdered up with fine sand. I’m in Europe – no castles or cathedrals, just enjoying the sun on a slice of paradise. Whether it’s a secluded bay with emerald surfs slamming on sandstone cliffs, or wide stretches of golden sand glimmering with [...]
Posted on January 27, 2010
by Nellie Huang
in Culture, Hotel Reviews, Lanzarote, Romantic escapades, Short Getaways, Spain

I woke up this morning with the view of a looming volcano ahead. We are at Los Zocos Club Resort the Spanish island of Lanzarote. Although we’re not on the seafront, our balcony opens up to a view of the estate’s pool and a towering volcano in the background. Not bad at all. …
Posted on October 27, 2009
by Nellie Huang
in Recommendations, Travel Tips, Volunteering, Working abroad

Wanna travel for a long period of time but have no money to do so? No ideas how to sustain your finances on the road? There are tons of ways to refuel your travelling funds as long as you have the means to do so. From teaching English in Spain to working as a dive [...]
Posted on January 18, 2009
by Nellie Huang
in Adventure Travel, Life, Recommendations, Travel Tips, Uncategorized, Volunteering, Working abroad

Through the past few years of moving from one city to another, many people have asked me these questions again and again, ‘How do you get all that money to travel?’, ‘Have you considered carefully about what it will do to your career?’ , and of course,’ What about your family and friends at home?’ [...]