Only a few hours drive from Jakarta will get you to the more laid back, green and a more artistic sister of Jakarta, Bandung. Bandung is a nice getaway from overly metropolitan Jakarta. Located around the mountain range, Bandung enjoys cooler weather and less pollution. Other than the beautiful scenery, Bandung is also well known … Continue reading
All excited for your Island Getaway? Here is a convenient checklist to tick to make sure you won’t leave any essentials behind: 1. Sunscreen As you will be expose to the sun majority of your stay this is a must. Go for no lower than SPF 30 and look for one that has UVA and … Continue reading
Siem Reap and Phnomp Phenh are the two main cities in Cambodia where Phnom Phenh is the Capital. We only visited Siem Reap. The minute we explore the city I fell in love with it instantly because of its lively night markets, welcoming locals and tourist friendly nature. And that was before we visited Angkor … Continue reading
I vote Chop Jing Chew (pronounced Ying Chew) to be the best and most authentic café in Brunei. The poster said that it has been around since 1946 that was during the war so there is no wonder it is so good. Brunei is a small country in Borneo Island. It is unique and is … Continue reading
This trip is special to me because it is my sort-of very first backpacking trip. I learn a lot from this trip. Why Maldives? I wasn’t planning to go to Maldives because I thought that will be way over my budget for a trip. So as I was searching, one of the website I was … Continue reading
I’m so grateful for my friends who helped me plan my trip to Japan by sharing with me their itineraries. The below is a post from my beloved friend Lina who went to Tokyo and have generously shares some of her best finds complete with pictures. Lina’s itinerary is unique. She devours everything kawaiii (that … Continue reading
Hatyai is a city in Thailand closest to Malaysia. It is reachable from Penang by car in 5 hours or so but it really doesn’t feel that long. It was a pleasant ride. Having more than enough days in Penang, I venture across the border to Thailand. We bought a return ticket with hotel included … Continue reading
Langkawi is one of the most beautiful island in Malaysia and has been described as ‘jewel’ on the sea. I have a soft spot for islands hence we make a quick visit from Penang to Langkawi. Though it was just a short getaway it was enough to feel recharged. Langkawi is small but a good … Continue reading
Be Emerged in Oriental Gatsby in Penang. Embrace history and witness the old and new blend harmoniously by smart design, creativity and colour. The unique heritage, culture, art scene and delicious food are what make Penang my favourite city in Malaysia. What to do in Penang 1. Explore Georgetown Georgetown is a charming must visit … Continue reading
Penang earns its place as local and international tourist’s darling is largely due to the charm of Georgetown. Below is our street guide to help you get the best out of this charming old soul with a young heart town. 1. Lebuh Armenian (Armenian Street) Lebuh Armenian is the heart and soul of Georgetown. It … Continue reading
