The way of life on Dhifushi Island is simple, with most houses door-less – an open invitation instead. The people are innovative, thriving in an environment unlike the typical city, and present, often seen relaxing on a reclining chair made from strings and steel. I first stumbled upon this flower outside of Air Dhiffushi and…
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Travel Review: Air Dhiffushi on Dhiffushi Island, Maldives
I recently visited Maldives for the first time and the experience was unforgettable – although this following sentence is the epitome of cheesy, I really felt enchanted by how marvelous yet mysterious the Maldives was; the fact that we stayed on a local island provided authenticity and endless questions, directed at our host, shadowed by…
Photo Diary: Hiking Bukit Gasing, Petaling Jaya
I was in dire need of nature as a reprieve from the mundane 9-6 so after (kinda) quick research, decided to visit Bukit Gasing in Petaling Jaya for a relaxing hike. I had set my intention on discovering the infamous suspension bridge within Bukit Gasing but although we didn’t manage to find the bridge, we…
Photo Diary: Hawker Scene, Penang
Nasi Kandar Merlin, Penang This restaurant was recommended by my relatives, whom I consider to be connoisseur’s, and although I visited with the intention to devour their infamous fish roe curry, that dish was unavailable during our visit as it isn’t prepared daily; nonetheless, what my family and I ate was scrumptious! Pictured above is hard-boiled…
Travel Itinerary: Luang Prabang, Laos
Luang Prabang, Laos Laos was an unexpected and unforgettable adventure, starting from the day we arrived in Vientiane; my friend and I took the 11 a.m. bus to Luang Prabang but only reached our destination more than 24 hours later – if you’re interested in taking the bus, then read my travel review here. Vientiane…
Travel Itinerary: Bangkok, Thailand
Bangkok, Thailand I visited Bangkok in March 2016 with my mother, who has a Thai friend that hails from the city. Bangkok is overwhelming in every sense and due to the various districts, each area is a different experience. Initially, I wasn’t impressed at the bustling city but that was due to the fact that…
Travel Itinerary: Siem Reap, Cambodia
From now on, I shall be sharing travel insights and (most importantly) itineraries as I enjoy planning but know that there are many individuals who don’t share the enthusiasm. My first travel itinerary shall be about: Siem Reap, Cambodia The only word that encapsulates Siem Reap would be magical – yes, magical! The spirit of…
Travel Review: Taking the bus from Vientiane to Luang Prabang, Laos
I recently embarked on a trip to Laos and decided to travel via bus from Vientiane to Luang Prabang – whilst doing research, I realised that there wasn’t much information or details available if one chose to travel via bus; there were websites, of course, but most articles were published years ago so I was…
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