Skip touristy Patong for the quieter districts instead. Reviewing the Novotel Phuket Resorts in both Surin and Karon to help you decide which one to choose.
2018 Round Up – a freelancer’s travel life
Balancing freelance working life and travel in 2018 – How much more (or less) did I travel without a full-time job?
The Belitung travel guide for those tired of Bali
Skip Bali for quiet Belitung, a beach paradise less than an hour away by direct flight from Singapore.
Khanom calling: Southern Thailand’s secret beach paradise
Skip crazy Krabi and head to secluded Khanom to experience Thailand’s beautiful coasts without the crowds.
Exploring Taiwan from Kaohsiung to Taipei
Checking out the west coast of Taiwan by high speed rail and all the unique things you can do from Kaohsiung to Taipei and everywhere in-between.
Of borders and barracks: Taiwan’s Kinmen 金門 Island
If you love independent exploration on a quiet island with lots of history, check out my detailed guide on how to explore Kinmen, Taiwan’s offshore island, frontline of the conflict with China just across the water.
Taipei itinerary for the weekend warrior who’s been there and done that
Only have 48 hours for a quick weekend trip to Taipei? There’s always something new to explore – here’s an itinerary to maximise your weekend in Taipei.
Where to find street art in Macao 澳門
Skip the fancy architecture and embrace street art in Macao – here’s my guide showing you where to find the coolest murals and graffiti around Macao.
What the Crazy Rich Asians filming locations in Singapore are really like
The lowdown from a Singaporean with the truth about those places you saw in the Crazy Rich Asians movie and what it was like to be an extra on the film set.
La Chorrera Waterfall – A weird day trip to Colombia’s tallest waterfall
How a spontaneous day trip outside Bogota to Colombia’s tallest waterfall ended up in a serendipitous hitchhiking experience